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  • The EPA is now requiring that certified applicators successfully complete an EPA training before mixing, loading, and/or applying paraquat. The training provides important information about paraquat’s toxicity, new label requirements and restrictions, and the consequences of misuse. Any person who intends to use paraquat must be a certified applicator and is required to take the…

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  • Here is a flyer for the upcoming UPW training schedule. Anyone applying Engenia, XtendiMax or FeXapan must attend a UPW training. Any person who is in charge of Enlist One and Enlist Duo in-crop applications must also attend. Here is the flyer with more information:UPW

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  • It’s the most wonderful time of the year…unless you haven’t started Christmas shopping yet, then it becomes the most stressful time of the year! Here are a few tips to make your holiday merry without breaking your budget. Tip 1: Look at your budget to determine how much money you can afford to spend this…

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  • Every year, The University of Georgia conducts a statewide peanut variety trial. This past season Tattnall County participated in this trial, and I wanted to share our local Tattnall County results with everyone. This was a dry land field and had not had peanuts in four years. This variety trial consisted of four different varieties;…

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  • Liberty County Extension Agent Ashley Hoppers will have a short homeowner citrus course focusing on proper care and management of citrus trees and Citrus greening disease. The class will be on December 15th, 2018. This will be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about growing citrus around the house. Contact Liberty…

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  • Results are in from this year’s Vidalia Onion Variety Trials.  Please take a look below at the yield results.  Many thanks to all the seed companies and industry representatives, as well as UGA staff who participate in this trial.

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  • Vidalia Onion Production Meeting – Aug. 9, 2018 UGA Extension is hosting the annual Vidalia Onion Production Update on Thursday, August 9th, 2018 at 12:00.  Check out the agenda below:

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