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March 2018

  • Pond Bird Phenomenon

    10 years ago, I got into an argument with my college roommate about a bird many of you know as a water turkey. This roommate argued that a water turkey and a cormorant were the same bird. I am here today to tell you that these are actually two different birds. Water Turkey is actually…

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  • 3 Common Questions

    See questions below What is the mixing order for different formulations? Answer: From first to last: Wettable Powders—Dispersible Granules—Flowables—Emulsifiable Concentrates—Solutions. If you do not know what these formulations mean, I would encourage you to look them up, especially newer growers. If you understand these formulations, you will be able to make better decisions with tank…

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  • In March, most producers are intently watching the weather for soil temperature and frost warnings, especially if they grow vegetables. Last week we had two days with some frost on the ground. grass was greening up and warm season weeds were starting to emerge. This morning there was a moderate frost on the ground. According…

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  • The photo below was one I took in the past in North Carolina. It is shows tomato roots infested with root knot nematode.  These are all common questions that I am receiving at the moment regarding melon. If you have any other questions for me or you need my assistance, Feel free to contact me at…

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