By Wesley Porter, Extension Precision Ag and Irrigation Specialist, UGA & David Hall, Extension Water Educator, UGA Similar to May of 2019 which was very hot and dry, we had some very hot and dry weather during May of 2021, dry enough that we had to apply some small irrigation…
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Irrigation posts
Things are hot and dry in the county right now. Minimal rain, if any, has fallen in parts of the county recently, so irrigation has been running. Hope to see more rain soon – keep praying! Following is a summary on July irrigation from the UGA Irrigation Team members (Dr….
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Corn in the county is maturing and reaching later stages in production. Following is some information on general water needs and use of corn at growth stages when the crop nears full maturity. Many times the question is asked, “When do I stop irrigating my corn crop?” Some fields are…
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Peanut growers can benefit from the following article on irrigation for peanuts by David Hall, Cale Cloud, and Wesley Porter (UGA Extension Irrigation Team). Unlike 2019 which was very hot and dry during May and June, 2020 has been cooler and wetter. We’ve received almost adequate, if not adequate rainfall…
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In Worth County we have cotton that was planted from the end of March through now, with cotton planting continuing. Following is some timely information regarding irrigation in cotton from Wesley Porter, Extension Precision Ag and Irrigation Specialist, Cale Cloud, Extension Water Agent, and David Hall, Extension Water Educator. Most…
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This week there are many activities and happenings in Worth County Agriculture. The earlier planted crops have had moisture, but cool temperatures have plant growth and emergence slowed. Many planters are in the field this week. We are starting to get dry in many areas, so irrigation is going, and…
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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…
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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:…
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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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