Scott Carlson
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Enrollment opens on March 18, 2020 and closes on April 8, 2020. Following is information from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The link to access application and information is: farmrecovery.com. The Georgia Department of Agriculture will begin accepting online applications for the $347 million in block grant funds on March 18, 2020. Georgia farmers and…
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Many rules regarding the purchase, handling, and application of paraquat are changing. Most notably, all non-bulk paraquat products (with new labels) must adhere to closed-system packaging requirements set forth by the EPA’s Paraquat Dichloride Human Health Mitigation Decision by November 2020. All paraquat applicators are required to complete an EPA-approved training module before applying. Click on…
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Following is some of the latest information from Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension Plant Pathologist, regarding peanut seeds and fungicide treatments for the 2020 season. We have received many questions in recent days pertaining to the quality issues facing our peanut seed supply in 2020 and relative performance of seed treatments Dynasty PD and Rancona. …
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Cattlemen and hay producers, following is an opportunity for you. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has a FREE series of webinars this spring focused on forage management. March 3rd: Soil – The Foundation of Your Enterprise March 10th: Forage Systems – Finding the Right Fit March 17th: Grazing Management – Balancing Animal and Forage Performance…
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We have had many questions about the Using Pesticides Wisely for 2020. At this time there are two training plans. We are awaiting the final decision from EPA regarding Georgia’s 2020 dicamba training program. Click Read More to see the information sheets, which clearly explain the two plans.
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The Worth County Row Crop Irrigation Meeting will be next Wednesday, February 5, at 12:00 noon. We are looking forward to hearing from Dr. Wes Porter. Please call the Worth County Extension office if you plan to attend. There will also be a Prayer Breakfast for the 2020 Crop. It will be at Northside Baptist…
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Cotton growers and other interested parties, make plans to attend next Wednesday, January 29, 2020. The GA Cotton Commission Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop will be held at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. Please register at the following link to help in planning for breaks and lunch: https://ugatiftonconference.caes.uga.edu/content/caes/news-events/calendar/event.html?eventid=1591&event=Georgia-Cotton-Commission-14th-Annual-Meeting See the full agenda…
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Worth County cattle, forage, or hay producers will be interested in an upcoming educational opportunity. The UGA GrassMasters educational series will begin on January 27 in Fitzgerald, GA. Participants will meet weekly for seven sessions that focus on forage production. Please see the details on the flyer below. To register, call the Ben Hill County…
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Worth County growers, mark you calendars for the upcoming Extension production meetings. Please see the flyer below for times and dates. If you plan to attend, call the Extension Office at 776-8216 and let us know so that we can better prepare for the meeting. And remember that pesticide credits and CCA credits will be…
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The Worth County Extension Office wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope you have a blessed holiday season. The office holiday schedule is listed below. (click Read More to see)
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