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Jennifer

  • Update on Whitefly Control in Cotton

    Over the last 3 weeks I have looked at fields in various stages of Silverleaf Whitefly infestation. I have met on-farm with many of you and hope that you have received the message that your cotton fields need to be monitored for whiteflies and that your pest control measures should be well thought out. In a previous post I reviewed the steps to take when scouting for silverleaf whitefly. I would like to take a few minutes to review insecticide options and their activity; in doing so I will also touch on some insecticides for stink bugs as well.  

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  • 2017 Field Day at the Southeast Research and Education Center August 9, 2017

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  • Background and Summary of Recent Cotton Policy Developments  Don Shurley – Cotton Economist/Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Under the 2014 farm bill, cotton is not a “covered commodity” and not eligible for the ARC and PLC programs. Cotton’s “safety net” is STAX but STAX has not been as well utilized and accepted by growers as expected.

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  • Where in Jeff Davis County?

    So the last post on “Where in Jeff Davis County” got some talk but I got no calls. Jeff Davis County residents don’t be shy! Call our office at 912-375-6648 and let me know if you recognize the place in the picture.

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  • Whiteflies in Cotton – Watch OUT!!

    It has been quite an unusual year. We have had good rainfall and few pest and disease issues thus far this growing season. But now we are beginning to encounter a pest that we do not normally pay any attention to in our area of the state. Whiteflies!

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  • Grape Growers Conference

    New Grape Growers Conference in Young Harris on August 16th. Georgia’s Wine Industry is growing!

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  • Just a little update on Avian Influenza: Keep up your biosecurity measures!

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  • Forest Herbicide Workshop

    Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources will be offering a Forest Herbicide Workshop July 18-19, 2017 in Tifton at the Tift County Extension Office.

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  • Where in Jeff Davis County?

    If you can tell me where in Jeff Davis County this was taken and what it is you can win a prize!

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  • Around Jeff Davis County

    Things are beginning to gear up around the county. Take a look at some scenes from last week in Jeff Davis County.

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