Soybean
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Last week we had our Worth County Extension Corn/Soybean/Wheat Production meeting. Dr. Henry Sintim gave an update on Corn Fertility and Mr. Rome Ethredge shared timely information on Corn, Soybean, and Wheat production. Georgia Grain News – 2/21/22 (Rome Ethredge) Corn Planting Folks are getting planters ready and making sure everything is in working order.…
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Worth County Peanut Production Meeting The Worth County Extension Peanut Production meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022. We look forward to getting the latest peanut information from Dr. Scott Monfort and Dr. Mark Abney. Remember that Pesticide Recertification credit hours and Certified Crop Advisor CEU credits will be available at…
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We are planning the Worth County Extension Educational Production meetings for 2022. Following are the meetings that are scheduled: January 24, 2022 – Worth County Extension Peanut Production meeting @ 6:00 p.m. (Speakers – Dr. Scott Monfort and Dr. Mark Abney) February 3, 2022 – Worth County Extension Row Crop Weed Mgmt. meeting @ 12:00…
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Harvest season is here! Corn, soybean, peanut, and cotton harvest time, and pecans will be following soon. This week dust is flying as peanuts are being dug and harvested in the county. Pictured below are some things you might be seeing in the next few weeks. This week we harvested a couple of peanut trials…
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We have seen some issues in peanut and cotton growth due to wet soil conditions this season. Most peanut fields have very good growth except in wetter areas. Cotton on the other hand has had more issues and stresses. We have good looking cotton fields, and those that appear to be struggling. Rainy weather and…
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CROP UPDATE Earlier planted corn is mature and harvest has begun this week in the county. Hope our growers have a good harvest season as we get into it. It is still wet across much of the county, but field activity is hopping in fields that growers can run equipment. Many things are happening now.…
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Crop Disease Update – Notes from Dr. Bob Kemerait Soybean rust has been confirmed in sentinel plots in Tift County and Toombs County. Soybean growers with good yield potential should strongly consider spraying a fungicide if the soybeans are between R3 (early pod stage) and R6 (full seed stage). Conditions are favorable for target spot…
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Crop Disease and Insect Update Disease Update (Dr. Bob Kemerait) Southern Corn Rust found yesterday in Terrell County. This is a new detection moving slightly north; corn farmers in South Georgia have been dealing with this disease since early June, corn growers in north Georgia should be vigilant. Conditions now are absolutely perfect for southern…
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Since the last update, we have gone from very dry to wet. Much needed rains have moved through the county over the last week. In visiting with growers throughout the county, it looks like we received anywhere from around 1 inch in some areas and up to 6 or more inches, and it is raining…
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Southern Corn Rust Confirmed – 6/9/21 Southern corn rust (SCR) has been confirmed in Coffee County as of Wednesday of this week, and yesterday in Colquitt County. Updates can be checked at: https://corn.ipmpipe.org/southerncornrust/. Following is current information from Dr. Bob Kemerait: Which growers are at highest risk? Because the rust (which was well established in…