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Tift County Extension Producer Updates

January 2022

  • Peanut Varieties for 2022

    Here are some things to think about when selecting peanut varieties this year. GA-12Y: Needs to be planted before May 10th Must manage vine growth (PGR) Protect it from Rhizoctonia Limb Rot Best variety for white mold and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) GA-16HO Watch for early leafspot Some shedding of pods was witnessed this…

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  • Ag Budgets for 2022

    Here is a link for the Extension budgets. Many have been updated with current figures, but they are interactive so that you can enter your numbers. At the top of the page, you’ll find the crop comparison tool. This is an excellent way to look at a few crops side by side and give you…

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  • Alternatives for Roundup in Field Corn

    Here are some other options if you run into the Roundup shortage/price increase situation. Use a Pre-mix: Acuron GT, Enlist Duo, Halex GT, and Sequence all have a roundup built in If you choose not to use Roundup, I would consider Anthem Maxx, Dual, Outlook, Prowl (POST application only), Warrant or Zidua for residual grass…

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