Cotton
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It has been a really hot and dry week. Temperatures into the 90’s and no rain in a couple of weeks. Wheat and oat harvest has occurred and some planting has proceeded this week. Irrigation is running in many fields to keep some moisture and manage soil temperatures. Much of the field corn in the…
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There are a few upcoming dates that may be of interest: Georgia Pecan Growers Association Annual Conference and Trade Show at the GA National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia. It is scheduled for June 2-3, 2021, and will be an IN PERSON event. For more details and registration information visit: https://georgiapecan.org Cotton, Peanut, and Soybean Insect…
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(by Dr. Phillip Roberts) Insect scouting schools will be conducted on June 7, 2021 in Tifton and June 15, 2021 in Midville. Crops to be covered include cotton, peanuts, and soybean. These programs offer basic information on insect pest identification and damage, natural enemies, and scouting procedures. The training will serve as an introduction to…
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Field work and planting have been occurring for the last month. The heavy rains (from 5-8 inches) across the county a couple of weekends ago disrupted the plans of many growers. Much of the corn was already planted and growing well, and many other fields were prepared and bedded for planting the next week; but…
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On April 26, 2021 the U.S. EPA declined Georgia’s 24(C) XtendiMax label request that would have improved grower flexibility when applying this herbicide. Thus, all XtendiMax applications must follow requirements in accordance with the federal label. UGA is committed and excited to work with the GDA and the U. S. EPA to resolve this challenge.…
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Following is some very useful information for cotton and peanuts from Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Plant Pathologist: Protecting cotton from early-season diseases and nematodes – not quite the same as in your peanutcrop (Bob Kemerait): Many cotton farmers are also peanut farmers. These growers recognize that cotton and peanut crops each need to be protected…
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As cotton growers are preparing to plant the 2021 cotton crop, here are some great points in regard to disease and nematode management from Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Plant Pathologist. Early Season Disease and Nematode Management (Bob Kemerait): For a few, planting cotton has already begun. For most, it is imminent and rapidly approaching; planting…
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The Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) Training opportunities began this week. There are still many opportunities for growers and applicators to register and attend training. We encourage individuals to train virtually at home or office when possible. If anyone does not have access to computer or internet access, please call us at the Worth County Extension…
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The Worth County Extension office now has more production guides available as hard copies. Growers can pick some of the following up at the Extension Office, or access them online. A Guide to Corn Production in Georgia – at the office or find online at: https://grains.caes.uga.edu/corn.html 2021 Georgia Cotton Production Guide – at the office…
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There are still virtual Extension production meetings coming up. Pesticide credits and Certified Crop Advisor credits are offered. If you plan to view, make sure to register ahead of time. Next week’s meetings are the Tift/Worth Watermelon meeting and the Pecan production meeting. To register, select the commodity meeting of interest, then click on Register,…