The July rain in South Georgia will reduce the severity of lesser cornstalk borer infestations in many fields and will at least buy us some time before spider mites become a serious concern. If the rain continues through the remainder of the season, we will likely not have to battle…
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Here is an article written by Dr. Lenny Wells speaking on nut curculio. You may notice some nut drop in your orchards at this time. This can occur for a number of reasons, including rainfall after a long hot,dry period and natural drop on certain varieties. One thing we are…
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I have received some calls lately about the presence of snails in some pecan orchards. Here is an article by Dr. Lenny Wells speaking on what is to be done. In recent days, we have heard several reports of snails associated with young irrigated pecan trees. They have been seen…
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In the heat of summer, stay hydrate with water. Text “Water” to (833-712-1267 to join our Drink Water, Georgia Campaign to receive tips to drink enough water this summer.
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The extreme temperatures we are seeing has growers concerned about effects on the trees and crop. These temperatures often entice growers to increase their irrigation rates over that which they would normally apply at this time of year. But, pecans do not respond to heat in the same way that…
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Insect scouting schools will be conducted on June 6, 2022 in Tifton and June 14, 2022 in Midville. Crops to be covered include cotton, peanuts, and soybean. These programs offer basic information on insect pest identification and damage, natural enemies, and scouting procedures. The training will serve as an introduction…
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