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Cotton: Jassid populations remain low, with only a few adults being observed; however, false jassids are becoming much more common. Silverleaf whitefly (SLWF) numbers are beginning to increase; you should stay ahead of infestations. Once whitefly populations build, control becomes much more difficult and costly. Late-planted cotton is at greater risk than early-planted cotton. This…
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Cotton: Areolate mildew is well established in at least one cotton field in the area. Given our current environmental conditions, including high humidity, dense canopies, and intermittent rainfall, this disease has the potential to develop rapidly. Fungicide applications are recommended where areolate mildew is present to help protect yield potential. In the past, azoxystrobin has…
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The Middle South Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District invites producers, landowners, community members, and elected officials to attend From Forest to Fields: A Conservation Field Day & Lunch on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ken & Brian Ponder’s Farm in Tifton, Georgia. The event will feature interactive conservation…
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Peanuts: Dr. Abney mentioned that he has received several reports over the past two weeks of beet armyworm (BAW) infestations in Georgia peanut fields, particularly in the southwest region of the state. While we’re on the outskirts of the SW region, I strongly encourage everyone to scout regularly for BAW and other insect pests, especially…
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The first southern rust of the year has just been detected in Coffee County. If your corn has reached the hard dough stage, you are good; if you are at the tassel, silking, or pollinating stage, I would consider spraying. Single-mode-of-action products (Tilt, Domark, Teb) will give about 2 weeks of protection. Mixed-mode-of-action products (Headline…
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Peanuts: This season has been especially challenging, with conditions shifting from extreme drought in May to excessive rainfall in mid-June and then back to extreme heat last week. The good news is that the dry conditions likely encouraged strong root development in most fields. As we move into July, peanuts planted in early May are…
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I have been trying to catch up from being gone last week to 4-H Camp. Here is some of what we have been dealing with this week. Cotton: April/Early May cotton is either squaring or very close to squaring; our variety trial was planted last Monday. We seem to be out of the Thrips and…
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Jassids As of today (6/4/26), no Jassids have been detected in Georgia. Dr. Roberts, his crew, and many agents across South Georgia have been scouting, but we haven’t found any yet. We will continue to monitor and track them throughout the season. I think it was July 10th when we discovered them last year. Early…
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From Dr. Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council: Over the past 8 weeks, cotton prices have risen sharply, reaching the mid-80s in the first week of May, the highest level in two years. The rally reflects a shift in market sentiment along with global supply concerns. The upward movement was largely driven by a reversal in…
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