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Through the use of some research funds, I have purchased a spot-on sprayer calibrator. The innovative and highly effective digital spray tip tester provides accurate spray nozzle output readings in roughly 10 seconds. This allows us to confirm proper sprayer operations, choose the right nozzle for the job, as well as locating worn nozzles that…
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Its almost time to plant cotton so here are some reminders. Fertiltizer Nitrogen: 1/4 to 1/3 of your total N rate at planting and then the remainder at sidedress. Preplant nitrogen is essential for early growth and to get off to a healthy start. If you do not put any preplant nitrogen out, you will…
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We are expecting to have another active hurricane season. The La Nina has continued, which weakens high atmospheric winds. This allows warm air pockets to grow and for warmer waters which develop hurricanes. La Nina Hurricane season officially starts June 1st, but we have had several named storms in May over the past several years.…
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We will have the Final Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) Training on April 11th here at the Extension Office at 8:00 am. This training will approximately last 1 hour. You will receive credit for UPW and 1 hour of pesticide credit. If you came to the weed production meeting on February 2nd or the UPW meeting…
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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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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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