Agronomics
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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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Attached you will find a useful article on irrigation scheduling from Extension Water Educator: David Hall, along with attachments for various crop checkbook scheduling and moisture curves. David Hall Irrigation Scheduling 6-21-19
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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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As we move into cotton and peanut planting, here is some information to take a look at and to consider. Palmer Amaranth Control in Georgia Cotton During 2019 is a great resource to use in planning a weed management system for cotton fields this season. Another resource for peanut growers is the UGA Peanut Production…
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Attached is a link to view the 2019 Soybean Variety Characteristics, there are also copies at office and I can provide copies to those interested at meetings or whenever. Soybean Recommended Varieties 2019