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Irrigation

  • The 2023 mid-year meeting of the GA Cotton Commission and UGA Cotton Pre-Harvest Workshop will be Wednesday, July 26, in Statesboro, Georgia. Cotton producers and other cotton interests are encouraged to pre-register or call (478) 988-4235 for the meeting by July 14. Topics will include a crop update, defoliation considerations, economics, pest management, farm bill…

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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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  • 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 events to our young peanut…

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  • 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. Wes Porter, Cale Cloud, and…

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  • Irrigating Corn

    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 nearing the final stages of…

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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 to get the crop through…

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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 people have been delayed in…

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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 hopefully more rain soon. Corn:…

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  • Upcoming Meetings next week

    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 will be at Northside Baptist…

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