Last week, we held a virtual crop update to discuss the status of the crop and disease management recommendations. I’d like to share the key points and notes from the update. Click the link below to view the notes from the program.
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Dr. Dutta has made some minor updates to the “Example” spray program for onion diseases in 2021. This spray schedule can be used as a guide to create your own onion disease spray program. Check it out below!
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Please join us online Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 at 10 a.m. for a crop and disease update. We have a great program planned. Please join us!
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Below is a link for the UGA Sweet Corn Variety Evaluation Report. Sweet corn hybrids were evaluated across Georgia and Florida in 2020. The Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center was used as trial location for 2020. Click the report below to view.
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Here is an excellent crop report written by Tattnall County Extension Agent Aubrey Shirley. Another onion season is here and we are now in the middle of it. The weather outlook for this winter season had called for increase temperatures and below average rainfall. Until a month ago the forecast…
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Over the last few weeks, I have been traveling around the Vidalia area with county agents to check on onion seedbeds. It has been a relatively quiet start to the season on my end, which is usually a good thing. All the seedbeds we’ve visited look really good overall. Perhaps…
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The 2020 Vidalia Onion Extension-Research Report is now available. This report encompasses all the research conducted on Vidalia Onions in the past year. Many thanks to the Vidalia Onion Committee for funding this research. Please take a look!
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Last week, we held the Virtual Vidalia Onion Update for growers as they prepare for the upcoming season. If you missed it, you can watch it by clicking the link below.
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Due to COVID restrictions for events, we are holding our Annual Vidalia Onion Production Meeting virtually this year. You will be able to watch it from your computer or phone, and get the latest updates on onion production and research. Everyone who wants to attend the meeting online will need…
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Bacterial diseases cause more economic losses in Vidalia Onions than any other pest. Managing them takes a systems-wide approach involving fertility, variety selection, maturity, weed control, insect control, bactericides, and post harvest management. Take a look at our newest publication below to find out the latest information on managing these…
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