Scott Carlson
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CORN Much of the field corn is planted and on its way. As it progresses, irrigation scheduling will help in maximizing growth and yield. Following is the water use graph and a weekly use chart to assist in determining the crop needs. Scheduling methods can vary from farm to farm, but it is important to…
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The final training opportunities for Using Pesticides Wisely dicamba training are listed below. There are only 5 trainings left. ALL applicators must be trained according to the federal labels for Engenia, XtendiMax, and Tavium. Georgia growers/applicators must complete the 2023 UPW classroom training at one of the locations. Using Pesticides Wisely – Georgia 2023. Many…
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The 2023 Georgia Clean Day Event scheduled for March 29, 2023 in Coffee County has been postponed. Some of our Worth County residents have already picked up the event information and pre-registration forms. We will notify and have information available, once a date is rescheduled. Following is a statement from the Georgia Department of Agriculture:…
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Many of our peanut growers are preparing for the upcoming season, but now is the time to consider and apply for the 2022 Georgia Peanut Achievement Club. Worth County has been well represented in past years in this high yield recognition for growers. In short, there are 3 acreage categories of growers: 100 to 299.9…
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From healthcare providers and nonprofits to county officials and faith leaders, the 2023 Farm Stress Summit welcomes all who want to further their efforts in combating farm stress within our communities. Our goal is to learn from each other, connect communities with existing resources and establish partnerships across organizations.As a bonus, attendance of this event…
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The Using Pesticides Wisely trainings have begun. There are some nearby trainings offered as early as next week. Many training options are available and most require an RSVP, so plan around your schedule. View the trainings below, or click on the link to download a .pdf version. For more information, contact your local county agent.…
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Many growers have been attending our crop production meetings in January and February. We have one more planned meeting on March 21 at 12:00 noon – Worth County Extension Row Crop Disease meeting. Some hard copies of production guides are available now at the Worth County Extension office, but if you would like to access…
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Cattle producers and others interested in cattle can attend the Beef Cattle Short Course and/or the UGA Bull Sale at the Tifton Bull Evaluation Center in Irwinville, Georgia. Tifton Beef Cattle Short Course Event Date: February 28th, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.Location: Tifton Bull Evaluation Center, Irwinville2347 GA HWY 32 West, Chula, GA 31733…
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The Using Pesticides Wisely training dates are now set! Please read the following information closely for the requirements, or see the attached document below. The 2023 training is required for all growers and applicators that are applying Engenia, XtendiMax, or Tavium. If you have questions, please contact us at the Worth County Extension Office. 1.…
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The Georgia Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce our next Clean Day pesticide waste collection event. The event will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Coffee County at the Tri County Gin in Douglas, Georgia. Clean Day is a program that gives everyone an opportunity to discard old, unusable, or cancelled pesticides to a hazardous waste…
Posted in: Pesticides