Jonathan Smith
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These are the results of the 2026 Tattnall County Corn Trial. The trial was planted on April 8 at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center and harvested on August 26. The following results include yield, test weight, and stand count information for each hybrid. The trial consisted of eight different corn hybrids. A special…
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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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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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Newsletter from the UGA Cotton Team
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