Weed Science
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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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Pictured below is the 2019-2020 quick guide for ryegrass and wild radish control in wheat from Dr. Stanley Culpepper (UGA Weed Scientist).
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There has been some questions about late season tropical spiderwort in peanuts getting closer to digging time. There has also been questions about this weed in corn or post harvest control for peanut rotation the next season. For current peanut production, there is not many good options this late for tropical spiderwort. Strongarm is the…
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Field corn harvest is just about to start or will start soon depending upon the county. Growers who have annual morningglory problems might want to consider a harvest-aid application of Roundup + Aim to help dessicate the MG vines and facilitate harvesting. It is the best option we have, but not perfect. Growers should be…
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We are in the 30-45 days after planting range for a lot of peanuts in the county. A lot of people are going to use Cadre + 2,4-DB based off the phone calls. If grass is an issue in your peanut field, it is important to remember to go ahead and do your Cadre+2,4-DB and…
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A state Section 24(c) Special Local Need Label has been approved by the U.S. EPA and Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) allowing directed and hooded applications for Engenia, FeXapan, and XtendiMax. Label Information: 1. Applicators must have attended (and registered) a 2019 Using Pesticide Wisely training and must be a certified applicator. 2. Each applicator…
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Peanut planting time is here. Here are some important things to consider from Dr. Eric Prostko, UGA Extension Weed Specialist: • Start clean using a combination of tillage, cover crops, and/or herbicides • Use 2 to 4 residual herbicides in the system, depending upon the need and/or weed • Cracking or early-postemergence applications of paraquat…
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Attached below is some information about volunteer peanut control in field corn from Dr. Prostko for those that are dealing with this issue and looking for solutions. Volunteer peanuts that made it through the winter and rains are tough plants. Roundup Ready Corn: Split applications of glyphosate at least 10 days apart. Glyphosate can be…
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As we move into cotton and peanut planting, here is some information to take a look at and to consider. Palmer Amaranth Control in Georgia Cotton During 2019 is a great resource to use in planning a weed management system for cotton fields this season. Another resource for peanut growers is the UGA Peanut Production…