Many meetings and training opportunities have moved to an online or virtual format recently. UGA Worth County Extension is still on mission to bring the latest unbiased, research-based information for our clients. We would like to mention/remind growers or other interested parties of the many upcoming opportunities. Please click on…
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Following is a Monday morning update from Dr. Pam Knox, director of the UGA Weather Network. We have had storm and weather activity during this harvest season.
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We have checked a few peanut fields in recent weeks for caterpillars. Some fields have met the treatment threshold, while others have not. The following update and video from Dr. Mark Abney, UGA Peanut Entomologist, has valuable information for peanut growers even now, as harvest is very near for some…
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Corn in Worth County is at different growth stages based on planting date and conditions. Some will be nearing tassel soon, while later planted is less than 12 inches. There are some things to keep in mind at this time, on the earlier planted corn especially. DISEASE UPDATE – As…
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Hello everyone, I am writing for those that do not know, my last day with Extension is April 30. I have been reaching out by phone to many of you and wanted to make a post here as well so that everyone would see it. I have enjoyed working with…
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Worth County Agents, Scott Carlson and Bryce Sutherland, were invited to teach about plants and agriculture at Worth County Primary School for Colonial Day (1st Grade) and Native American Day (2nd Grade). Assisting the agents were Worth County 4-H’ers, Megan and Taylor Isdell. Students learned about agriculture in Worth County…
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There has been a lot of questions about weed control programs in cotton will continue to be. This is a good opportunity to discuss some of the better program options that can be used for where we are at at planting and moving into emergence. Listed below is is the…
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We have had a lot of cool weather ever since we started planting corn and produce. Temperatures drop down into high 40’s and our soil temperatures are slow to warm up. It is recommended that soil temperatures reach 55 degrees F at 2 inch soil and trending upward before planting…
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Attached is the flyer for the Turner County Stockyard breeder cattle sales March 8th, and 29th Turner Co Stockyard Sale Flyer 2019
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Welcome to Worth County Ag News.
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