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Here is some information on cotton defoliation from UGA Cotton Agronomist Dr. Camp Hand. Update for the week of September 7th, 2026: The big call I’m getting right now is on timing. Our crop as a state is all over the board, ranging from early to late and areas that got rain and those that…
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The following information comes from an email sent by UGA Plant Pathologist Dr. Kemerait. In the list below, he outlines several situations to consider when making late-season fungicide applications in peanuts. With harvest approaching, it is helpful to understand when an additional fungicide application may be needed and when it may not be necessary. I…
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A new update on the pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei) has been published by the UGA Beef Team. The pasture mealybug is an emerging pest that can cause significant damage to warm-season grasses. The pasture mealybug was first officially reported in Texas in 2025 and can cause yellowing, stunted growth, browning, and potentially severe loss of…
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Join us at the Tattnall County Extension Office for an educational workshop that teaches healthy habits and lifestyle changes to lower cancer risk. Dates: September 28th and October 5th. Time: 2pm-3pm
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The Atrium Health Navicent Mobile 3D Screening Mammography will be at the Tattnall County Extension Office on Monday, September 28, 2026. Time: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. How to Schedule: Call 478-633-2003 to book your appointment. Location: Tattnall County Extension Office 114 North Main Street, Building F Reidsville, GA 30453 For more information call Sandy…
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The UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources has published an important update on the return of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) to the United States. New World Screwworm is a serious livestock and wildlife concern because, unlike ordinary blowflies, the larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. This includes livestock, pets,…
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UGA Peanut Team Monthly Newsletter
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