Scott Carlson
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The naturally occurring aphid fungus has really started spreading in many cotton fields in the area this week. In scouting cotton fields, the fungus can be seen as gray, fuzzy aphid cadavers are observed. Aphid pressure has been high, but once that the fungus is present, the aphid population should crash within about a week. …
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As we move into July, here are a few things to be looking for in cotton. Much of the earlier planted cotton is blooming and setting bolls. Some cotton fields are still in the seedling and early growth stages. INSECTS Aphid populations have been building in cotton of all sizes and growth stages. Some fields…
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There are many growth stages of cotton throughout the county at this time, from blooming to plants that are just now emerging. Good soil moisture from recent rains and milder temperatures have gotten our cotton better growing conditions. As a management tool, plant growth regulators (PGRs) containing mepiquat are specifically used to reduce vegetative growth. …
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Dr. Bob Kemerait has confirmed our first southern corn rust in Georgia for this season. “Late to arrive, but here now and weather conditions are favorable for spread. Only one field is known (Baker County) but could easily be anywhere in SW Georgia. Any corn not yet in dough/dent stages could be vulnerable in SW…
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Now is a good time for peanut growers to pull pegging zone soil samples. This test is to check the calcium levels at a 3-inch depth, where the peanut pegs and pods will be developing. On our runner varieties, if there is at least 500 lbs/A of soil test calcium AND if the calcium to…
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Some of the earlier planted cotton in the area is already squaring. Growers and scouts should be monitoring fields for tarnished plant bugs and checking square retention. “Although plant bugs are an uncommon and sporadic pest of Georgia cotton, failure to detect economic infestations can result in yield loss and delays in maturity,” according to…
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This training is for farmers and growers on Produce Safety Rule. The training will be on June 26, 2019, at the Tift County Extension Office (1468 Carpenter Road South, Tifton, GA 31793). The training is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15.00 – please bring $15 in exact cash or check. Registration link:…
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Those interested in scouting these row crops should make plans to attend one of the UGA Scout Schools. Insect scouting schools will be conducted on June 10, 2019 in Tifton and June 18, 2019 in Midville. Crops to be covered include cotton, peanuts, and soybean. These programs offer basic information on insect pest identification and…
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A state Section 24(c) Special Local Need Label has been approved by the U.S. EPA and Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) allowing directed and hooded applications for Engenia, FeXapan, and XtendiMax. Label Information: 1. Applicators must have attended (and registered) a 2019 Using Pesticide Wisely training and must be a certified applicator. 2. Each applicator…
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CORN – Southern Corn Rust has NOT been found in Georgia this year. We have had a little common rust and a little Northern Corn Leaf Blight confirmed in lower SW Georgia; common rust is not a problem for us. The corn crop for our earliest planting dates is approaching tassel. Given no known southern…