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Aubrey Shirley

Aubrey Shirley

  • 2022 Pecan Spray Guides and County Meeting presentations now available on UGA Pecan Website.

    Aubrey Shirley

    The 2022 Pecan spray guides are available on the UGA Pecan website or directly at: https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/B%20841_11.PDF Presentations given by Andrew, Jason, and myself at the 2022 county production meetings are available here: https://pecans.uga.edu/resources/presentations/county-meetings.html

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  • Ambrosia Beetle Update

    Aubrey Shirley

    Here is a good article from Andrew Sawyer, UGA Extension Southeast Area Pecan Agent, speaking about Ambrosia Beetle control: I’ve talked to growers from Fort Valley, Hancock County to South Georgia who have identified Ambrosia beetles being very active this week. Once we have consistent warm days, the adults start flying. If you have had…

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  • Prescription Burning Meeting

    Aubrey Shirley

    Control burning of pine tree stands is a common practice and Tattnall County extension is going to be hosting our first prescription burn workshop. If you plan on attending please RSVP.

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  • Ruling on Chlorpyrifos

    Aubrey Shirley

    As many are probably aware the EPA is going to revoke all tolerances on chlorpyrifos. This will take effect on February 28th, 2022. Here is some information from the EPA’s website: The final rule was issued in response to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ order directing EPA to issue a final rule in response…

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  • Upcoming Production Meeting

    Aubrey Shirley

                    There are three upcoming meetings. The area weed meeting, area citrus meeting, and  area vegetable meeting.  The Area Weed meeting is going to be on February 17th, 2022 at 12 PM. Lunch will be provided. The speakers are going to be Drs. Eric Prostko and Stanley Culpepper. It is going to be held at…

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  • Rural Stress in Georgia Survey and Other Happenings in Tattnall County.

    Aubrey Shirley

    Rural Stress Survey Tattnall County extension, working in collaboration with the UGA School of Social Work has been awarded a grant dealing with rural stress and mental health in our area. The Tattnall County Extension office is also going to be used as a hub for mental health services in our area. We are asking…

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  • Disease Control on Citrus

    Aubrey Shirley

    Usually, during this time of year most growers are not concerned about treating for many if any pests in a citrus orchard. However, Derrick and myself were checking for freeze injury at the VOVRC citrus orchard we saw several trees with Greasy Spot (Mycosphaerella citri) and Alternaria Brown Spot (Alternaria alternata). Alternaria spores are airborne,…

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