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I found several dryland peanut fields yesterday with heavy spider mite infestations. If left untreated, these spider mites can kill a portion or all of the peanut canopy. Spider mites tend to be more of problem in hot, dry, weather, especially in dryland peanut fields. Some growers may first notice yellow “hot spots” of…
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Bermudagrass decline is a term that broadly describes the gradual thinning and sometimes the outright loss of grass stands over time. The term is broad because the problem is often linked to several different causes. These primary causes are often exacerbated by extreme environmental stresses like drought, heavy rainfalls, harsh winters, and late spring freezes.…
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Dogwood Trees Chris Tyson, Tattnall Extension I have been getting a lot of calls lately about dogwood trees. Some are getting spots on the leaves, some are wilting and dying, and some have been dropping leaves. Others have just been planted and are struggling to survive. Dogwood trees can make a beautiful addition to any…
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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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