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The UGA Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center will be hosting their 19th Annual Vidalia Onion Field Day on April 5th, 2018. As always, the meeting will begin at 12:00 noon, with a catered lunch followed by plot visits of the latest research projects on the station. Please take a look at the agenda below:
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Here is a handout that was given to me during a conservation tillage meeting in Midville, GA at the experiment station. It contains some useful information about weed control in cover crops. Conservation Tillage Handout
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A few weeks ago, I would have said spring has finally come and winter is no more. My tune has changed a bit since then. Winter’s claws are still trying to hold on a bit longer. This does not mean that one should wait for weed control in their garden. Weed control in gardens can…
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Last week at our Sweet Potato Production Meeting, Dr. Culpepper discussed weed control in sweet potatoes. He shared these handouts with the group. They outline weed control options and instructions for use. Click on the handouts below to take a closer look. Sweet Potato Weed Control
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In 2017, Researchers and County Agents from UGA evaluated several sweet potato varieties for yield and quality. These tests were conducted in Tifton and at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center in Lyons. Some of the varieties that were looked at are older, common varieties, and others were newer releases. Click on the picture…
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In 2018, there is the possibility that peanut growers may face a shortage of chlorothalonil (brand names Bravo, Echo, others). In addition to this, many growers are also not able to use propiconazole (brand names Tilt, Artisan, and others) anymore due to other restrictions. With the loss or shortage of these two products, growers may…