Chris Tyson
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A two part soil health workshop will be held next week at Joey Norman’s and Clayton Anderson’s farm. This event will begin at Joey Norman’s farm in Glennville. Lunch will be provided after this session. After lunch, the group will visit Clayton Anderson’s farm in Bulloch County. Please RSVP to the number below if you…
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The next pesticide disposal day has been set by the Georgia Department of Ag. Please take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of any old chemicals you have on your farm. These disposal days have only been offered at 1 or 2 locations in south Georgia over the last few years. It may be…
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Vaseygrass Control in Bermudagrass Pastures and Hayfields Chris Tyson, Tattnall Extension Vaseygrass is one of those troublesome weeds in bermudagrass pastures and hayfields that I get a lot of questions about. It can often be seen growing along the side of the road, in ditches, and other disturbed areas where there is good moisture. Vaseygrass…
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Here is some great information about Prionus Root Borers in Pecans from Dr. Lenny Wells. I know there are some growers who have traps set out in their orchards in Tattnall County for these insects. If you have an old pecan orchard in decline, with limbs that get weaker and weaker each year, you may…
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Southern Rust of Corn Found in Our Area Last week, Southern Rust of Corn was confirmed in Georgia in Seminole County. This week, it has been confirmed in Wayne County (as of June 6th, 2016). This is big news for corn growers in our area. Many times it begins in southwest Georgia and slowly moves…
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Understanding Pecan Irrigation Water, particularly where nut quality is concerned, has more of an effect on pecan production than any other factor. Drought stress affects nut size and filling, as well as leaf and shoot growth. Adequate soil moisture is important at bud break in order to stimulate strong, vigorous growth, from bloom through shell…
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Mark your calendars! The Tattnall and Evans County Pecan Production Meeting is coming up soon. This year, it will be held on Thursday, February 4th, 2016 at 12:00 noon at Harry’s Barbeque in Claxton. Lunch will be provided. Our speakers for the meeting include Lenny Wells, UGA Pecan Horticulturalist, Jason Brock, UGA Pecan Disease Specialist,…
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