Pesticides
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On January 22, 2020, the EPA released the following document: Glyphosate – Interim Registration Review Decision – Case Number 0178. A few excerpts that can be found in this document are as follows: “The agency used the most current science policies and risk assessment methodologies to prepare a risk assessment in support of the registration…
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To pecan growers and anyone interested, attached you will find the 2020 UGA Commercial Pecan Spray Guide made available to you. Please call us with any questions you may have or if we can offer assistance in any way. Here is the pdf: 2020 Pecan Spray Guide Here is also the website address. https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/B%20841_8.PDF …
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For anyone interested, here is a comparison of Dual Magnum vs. Outlook on tropical spiderwort control in peanut from some past research of Dr. Prostko (UGA Weed Specialist) Outlook is the activated isomer of the herbicide formerly sold as Frontier (dimethenamid). If you are not very familiar with Outlook, it is in the same herbicide family…
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There has been some questions on herbicide options for newly planted pine sites. I was asked about Longleaf pine, so listed below will be information base on this type. I will also attach some information on loblolly and slash. This information was discussed with Dr. David Clabo (UGA Silviculture Specialist) There are a few good…
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Below is some information from Dr. Culpepper (UGA Weed Scientist) on Direx 4L FIFRA 24(c) label in Georgia. “Federal diuron labels only allow applications between 15 and 45 days prior to planting cotton and that our state label providing a more flexible and effective use of diuron at burndown had expired. Thanks to the help…
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Below is some information on a new paraquat formulation from Dr. Prostko (UGA Weed Scientist) Syngenta recently received a label for their new formulation of paraquat sold under the trade name of Gramoxone 3SL (3 lb ai/gal). Many rules regarding the purchase, handling, and application of paraquat are changing. Most notably, all non-bulk paraquat products…