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Jeff Cook

County Agriculture Agent in Taylor & Peach Counties, and Area Peach Agent. B.S. Plant Pathology, UGA. Master of Plant Protection and Pest Management, UGA.

  • Your opinion needed: Survey for UGA College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

    Jeff Cook

    If you think you need a better County Agent here is your chance to let someone know!

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  • Strawberry Planting and Cold Weather

    Jeff Cook

    We are right in the middle of strawberry planting in Georgia and there are some things to consider with cold temperatures coming middle of next week.

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  • Cold Weather Update From AWIS and NC State

    Jeff Cook

    Mark Hoffman, Small Fruit Extension Specialist at NC State, shared this update on the weekend cold weather and what to prepare for in strawberries.

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  • Obtaining a Pesticide License

    Jeff Cook

    In case someone on your farm is in need of a pesticide license I am inclucing all the necessary steps to take.

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  • Frost/Freeze Protection Forecasts

    Jeff Cook

    This may be my shortest blog post, but Mark Hoffman does a great job sending out detailed forecasts for southeastern strawberry growers. If you want to start receiving them click Here and subscribe

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  • Early Scouting for Spider Mites Pays off

    Jeff Cook

    Spider mites may may seem insignifigant but they can cause extensive damage and reduce yields if not caught early in the season.

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  • Scouting for Spider Mites

    Jeff Cook

    Strawberries are beginning to ripen in south Georgia and blooming across the state. Early scouting for spider mites is extremely important if you want to have a successful season. Now is a good time to be tissue sampling for fertilizer applications as well. You can easily check those leaves for mites before sending them to…

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  • Fertilizing Strawberries

    Jeff Cook

    As our strawberry plants slowly start growing this winter it is time to make sure they have the fertility they need to give us the best crop. It is always good to get a tissue sample in mid to late January to determine if additional boron is needed in the plant. Since we are past…

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  • EPA Proposes New Safety Measures for Paraquat (Culpepper)

    Jeff Cook

    Since many strawberry growers have used paraquat to clean up row middles you need to be aware of additional measures that our U.S. EPA has proposed for paraquat (full details at https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/epa-proposes-new-safety-measures-paraquat). See highlighted measures “As outlined in the proposed interim decision for paraquat, the agency is proposing new measures to reduce risks associated with paraquat…

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  • Opportunity for Beginner or Interested Growers

    Jeff Cook

    Clemson Extension is hosting a Strawberry 101 webinar. Click Here for more information and to get registered. Topics will include economics, timeline, fertility, and plant selection.

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