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Jeff Cook

County Agriculture Agent in Taylor & Peach Counties, and Area Peach Agent. B.S. Plant Pathology, UGA. Master of Plant Protection and Pest Management, UGA.

  • Wheat Considerations

    Jeff Cook

    Since wheat prices have gotten out of the basement you may be considering planting more acreage than normal. If you are, I think there are two major issues you need to consider. First, you need to pick a variety that is adapted to our weather and has been evaluated in University variety trials. UGA Cooperative…

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  • Protecting Stored Grain

    Jeff Cook

    August grain protectant

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  • Cheap Insurance for Soybeans

    Jeff Cook

    I am not trying to promote some new policy to cover losses in soybean production. I am just trying to make life easier for you later in the season.

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  • Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

    Jeff Cook

    It does not look like it will hurt yields, but it is pretty easy to find peanut plants infected with Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus in 2020.  

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  • 24c Label for Liberty in Cotton

    Jeff Cook

    Thanks to the cooperation of the Georgia Department of Ag, Bayer and our Extension weed scientists we have some help for controlling pigweed in cotton.

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  • Surprising Ruling on Dicamba Use

    Jeff Cook

    See This Article about a recent federal ruling on the use of Dicamba.

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  • Using Pesticides Wisely

    Jeff Cook

    I think most of our producers are up to date with the required training for application of the new Dicamba and 2,4-D technologies, but just in case….

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  • Check Soil Temperatures Before Planting

    Jeff Cook

    When spending thousands of dollars on seed you may want to check more than the farmers almanac to know when to plant.

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  • In Case You are Still Trying to Decide

    Jeff Cook

    Many of you have already decided what cotton varieties to stick in the ground this season, but if you are still trying to fill some gaps we have a great resource.

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  • Sunflower Weed Control and More….

    Jeff Cook

    It is amazing how much effort folks put into having a successful bird shoot come dove season in Georgia.  The following recommendations are the best we can do for keeping Palmer amaranth from ruining the view.  

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