March 2022
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Scouting wheat fields for rust is vital during this time as the weather conditions are favorable for the spread of foliar diseases in our area. Recognizing symptoms in a timely manner so that appropriate action can be taken will help prevent yield loss. Listed below are two types of rust that wheat producers should keep…
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We finally have a date set for pesticide collection. The event will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Houston County at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga. This event is free and open to all statewide commercial/private applicators, commercial contractors, and the pest control industry. Dealers are invited and will be charged an…
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It looks like we will have a continuation of the warmer and drier condition throughout the southeast through the Spring. The La Nina pattern was expected to weaken; however, it strengthened through February and into March. We have a 50% chance of temperatures being warmer than usual from April to June, and we have an…
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The planters are rolling out and now is a good time to check and make sure everything is in working order before you get it to the field. Here is a quick checklist to run through on your planter. Let us know if you have any questions, we have a couple precision ag guys here…
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Its supposed to get really cold this weekend. Here is the breakdown on how the cold will affect certain crops. Citrus: Properly hardened bearing trees will withstand temperatures as low as 19°F to 20°F without appreciable wood damage. Citrus fruits, on the other hand, easily freeze at 26°F to 28°F, especially when these temperatures last…
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