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August 2020

  • Pesticide Applicator Licensing

    During this strange time of Covid-19, there are several opportunities to earn credits virtually. You can click on the link below to see if your license is nearing expiration or if you need to earn some credits. https://agr.georgia.gov/1pesticide-applicator-licensing-and-certification.aspx

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  • Peanut Maturity Samples

    If you have a peanut maturity sample that you would like to have checked, I would be happy to run a check on the maturity board for you. If you bring a sample by when I am out in the county, I will check them when I get back to the office and let you…

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  • July and August are Critical Months for Disease Management in the Peanut Fields – Bob Kemerait

    The 2020 season has been a difficult one for the peanut farmers even before they put the first seed inthe ground. To a level I have not seen before, growers had to make early decisions about seedtreatments and in-furrow fungicides at the same time they were trying to get the quality seed that theyneeded. Even…

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  • Know your Risk: Preparing for Hurricane Season

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  • Insecticide Options for Fall Armyworms.

    Over the last week, I have seen several bermuda hay fields that have been damaged by the fall armyworm. Thus it is important to start scouting for this pest and making insecticide applications when necessary. The handout below is useful when comparing insecticides for controlling fall armyworms. Insecticide Options for Fall Armyworms

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  • Virtual UGA Summer Pasture Management Series

    Several UGA ANR agents will be hosting a virtual UGA summer pasture management series. Complete details and registration information can be found by clicking on the flyer below. Summer Pasture Management Series

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  • Grain Storage and Protectants Release

    Please see the release below by Dr. Michael Toews, UGA Extension Specialist on Grain Storage related to grain storage and protectants. August Grain Protectant

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  • UGA 2020 Virtual Midville Field Day

    The 2020 Midville Field Day will be held virtually on August 12, 9:30 am. The first step in registering is clicking on the link in the flyer below, which will take you to a qualtrics form.  At a later date, participants who have registered (filled out the form) will receive a link that will give…

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