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  • he 2019-2020 onion season is full swing. The early onion varieties are now being dug and shipping to locations all over the United States. The official pack date for Vidalia Onions was April 16th, 2020.

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  • Good morning! As the need for social distancing continues, we are constantly looking for new ways to keep our Extension clients and our community informed. This week, we have started a new e-newsletter to send to all clients that will include relevant information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H. This newsletter will include…

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  • Here is a good article on Pecan Bud Moth by Angel Acebes-Doria UGA Pecan entomologist. We are in the first stages of pecan budmoth infestation. Last year was a very bad year for budmoth. We are seeing initial signs of infestation on young trees (generally 1—3 years old) as of the first week of April.…

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  • The planting of our cotton crops is on its way and now is the time to start thinking about management of Silver Leaf Whiteflies (SLWF). In Georgia SLWF infestations are most common in areas where both cotton and vegetable production occur. That puts Tattnall County in a prime susceptible location for a SLWF infestation. Mild…

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  • Do you know that all car seats have an expiration date on them?  Car seat’s expiration date is usually found on the back with the manufacture’s information.  Car seats are good for 6 years unless otherwise indicated on label.  The issues with car seats come with the extreme temperature in the vehicle that will cause…

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