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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…
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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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In the next few days, daytime temperatures will be very hot in our area. Hot and dry conditions in this early part of the growing season increase concerns of seedling stress and diseases. Some of which include: 1) Aspergillus crown rot in peanuts, and 2) early-season outbreaks of white mold in peanuts. Southern corn rust…
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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,…
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We have begun the 2021 Extension Production meeting season. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and precautions, the meetings will be conducted in a virtual or online format. Below are the registration links of the meetings. Registration will close about 18 hours prior to the training, so register in advance to ensure your viewing opportunity. Click the…