Jennifer
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UGA Ag Econ Extension has three new publications related to the ARC/PLC decision process. These publications are designed to help producers and landowners with base acres make informed decisions related to the 2018 Farm Bill.
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Rome Ethredge retired county agent and outgoing Grains Specialist sent us a few reminders on wheat production this week that I thought I would pass along: The optimum window for wheat planting for grain in Georgia is typically within one week before or after the average first frost date for a given area.
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We will be holding a multi-county Hemp Production Meeting on October 25th see the flyer for details and to register:
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From October 8-11, FSA and UGA Agricultural Economics will be holding joint producer meetings throughout the state on 3 major government support programs. This will include disaster assistance, trade assistance, and farm safety net programs. FSA representatives will discuss program details. A UGA Agricultural Economist will discuss implications, the producer decision process, and related issues.…
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For detailed information about Registration see this flyer: 2019pecanfielddayflyer2019
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Come, learn and earn re-certification credits at the Pest Manager Training Friday, August 23 in Savannah, GA!
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Every year we get calls on which peanut fungicide to use. Growers ask what is best. They want to know if the conditions in this season warrant changes in what they normally do. Every season brings it’s own challenges and there is NOT a one size fits all answer. Peanut fungicide choices depend on the…
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We have a lot of cotton out there that was planted late because of replanting poor stands. So we often get the question about how to manage these acres with PGR’s. With late planted cotton the length of time the cotton blooms is the main thing that changes. The later you plant the shorter the…
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Southern Corn Rust has been confirmed in neighboring Coffee County. So what does this mean for Corn growers? You should be scouting your fields and should consider the stage of your corn and decide if your risk and situation warrant a fungicide application. Recent wind and pop-up thunderstorms are great transportation for southern corn rust.…
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Annual Beekeeping Institute Coming Up May 22-25 at Young Harris College – If you have bees or are looking to get into it this is a great training opportunity for you.