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Paraquat is the active ingredient in several popular herbicide formulations used in Georgia (Firestorm, Gramoxone, Helmquat, and Parazone). It has multiple uses including preplant burndown applications, early-postemergence weed control in peanut, and as a soybean harvest-aid. Paraquat registration has been under review by the EPA and many changes will be occurring in the very near…
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Ambrosia Beetle Emergence 2018 Feb 18, 2018 | Written by Lenny Wells Asian Ambrosia Beetle Attack on Young Tree Trunk We have had our first report of ambrosia beetle emergence in a Brooks County orchard at the end of last week. With warm temperatures expected through the next 7-10 days, ambrosia beetle activity is likely…
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This year, the UGA Peanut Team has given us this quick reference guide to help with commonly asked questions for the coming season. In it, you will find questions about variety selection, seed size, disease management, fertility, weed management, and insect control. Take a look below.
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Every year, we get several questions about soybean varieties and their characteristics. Below is the list of recommended varieties for 2018. Varieties included on the list have a two year statewide average yield in the top half of the UGA OVT soybean trials. Visit the Statewide Variety Testing website for more specific information on…
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We have scheduled our county production meetings for 2018. We have several meetings to offer this year, and look forward to seeing everyone there. We will offer GA Pesticide License credit hours at these meetings. Please call our office at 557-6724 to register for these meetings.
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The Longleaf Pine Field Day will be held on November 2nd, 2017 at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center. There are limited spaces available for this meeting! Call the Toombs County Extension Office at 912-526-3101 to register today!
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