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From Dr. Lenny Wells, UGA Pecan Specialist: The earliest predictions for the 2021 Georgia pecan crop was to be between 75 and 80 millionpounds. The top and bottom of that number would most likely be determined by scabpressure. By Thanksgiving, it appeared that the 75—80 million pound estimate would fallvery short, possibly below 50 million…
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Here is a good article from Dr. Lenny Wells speaking about the upcoming freeze: After a couple of weeks of 80 degree temperatures we are facing low temperatures in the mid 20s this weekend. Forecasts call for temps anywhere from 25 degrees to 28 degrees from middle Georgia down to Valdosta. Temps further north in…
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The 2022 Pecan spray guides are available on the UGA Pecan website or directly at: https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/B%20841_11.PDF Presentations given by Andrew, Jason, and myself at the 2022 county production meetings are available here: https://pecans.uga.edu/resources/presentations/county-meetings.html
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Here is a good article from Andrew Sawyer, UGA Extension Southeast Area Pecan Agent, speaking about Ambrosia Beetle control: I’ve talked to growers from Fort Valley, Hancock County to South Georgia who have identified Ambrosia beetles being very active this week. Once we have consistent warm days, the adults start flying. If you have had…
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Control burning of pine tree stands is a common practice and Tattnall County extension is going to be hosting our first prescription burn workshop. If you plan on attending please RSVP.
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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 a final rule in response…
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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 going to be held at…
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