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We hope you will make plans to attend our May 10th Cattlemen’s Meeting. Everyone is invited to attend, not just Cattlemen’s Members. Please call the Tattnall County Extension Office at 557-6724 if you would like to reserve your seat or have any questions.
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Its time to burn down those herbicide strips in pecan orchards in preparation for the growing season. There are many combinations of herbicide applications you could use. Here are a few for trees of different ages. Information provided by Lenny Wells. Trees 1-2 Yrs: At budbreak: Glufosinate + Prowl May/June: Glufosinate or Glyphosate or Paraquat…
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Downy Mildew Found in Our Area Downy Mildew of Vidalia Onion (Peronospora destructor) was confirmed in the Vidalia Onion growing region on March 19, 2018. This can be a highly destructive disease, causing serious losses in yield and bulb quality. Growers need to be aware of its presence in the area so they can make decisions…
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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