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Ruling on Chlorpyrifos

Feb 23, 2022 | Written by

As many are probably aware the EPA is going to revoke all tolerances on chlorpyrifos. This will take effect on February 28th, 2022. Here is some information from the EPA’s website: The final rule was issued in response to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ order directing EPA to issue…
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Upcoming Production Meeting

Feb 11, 2022 | Written by

                There are three upcoming meetings. The area weed meeting, area citrus meeting, and  area vegetable meeting.  The Area Weed meeting is going to be on February 17th, 2022 at 12 PM. Lunch will be provided. The speakers are going to be Drs. Eric Prostko and Stanley Culpepper. It is…
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Citrus Freeze Protection Update

Feb 7, 2022 | Written by

February the 18th we will host a citrus frost protection update out at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center. The update will take place from 10-11 am, and pesticide credits will be available. More information can be found on the flyer and we hope to see you there!
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Disease Control on Citrus

Jan 27, 2022 | Written by

Usually, during this time of year most growers are not concerned about treating for many if any pests in a citrus orchard. However, Derrick and myself were checking for freeze injury at the VOVRC citrus orchard we saw several trees with Greasy Spot (Mycosphaerella citri) and Alternaria Brown Spot (Alternaria…
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Citrus Freeze Protection

Jan 18, 2022 | Written by

Much of this winter season has been warm. Warm enough so that I had forgotten it was winter. However, later this week the National Weather Service is issuing freeze advisories and winter weather advisories for our area. Figure 1. Weather.gov Reidsville, GA forecast. Looking toward the end of the week,…
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