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Downy Mildew was detected in Echols County this week on cucumber and this pathogen can affect watermelon and other vegetable crops in our area. Make sure to scout and apply preventative fungicides as shown below. Watermelon: Rotation (foliar application) with Orondis Opti; …
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Strategies to improve productivity or cutting costs are highly recommended during a time of low cotton prices.For more information related to the commodity loan programs for cotton, please see the attached link to the publication of Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments for Upland Cotton. https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/C%201194_1.PDF
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We are still working for you, but our office is closed to the public per county commission “state of emergency” proclamation. We will update as things get back to normal. We are thankful for our farmers! What you are doing is critical to everyone. County agents are available to you and can make visits if…
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To: GDA Regulated Establishments of Agriculture, Food, Petroleum, Pest Control; Forestry Trade Association; Commission Leaders; and Land Grant University Leaders From: Gary W. Black, Commissioner As directed by Governor Kemp, a statewide Shelter in Place Order will commence tonight, April 3, 2020. The Federal list of Critical Infrastructure business activities is included in the Order. …
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There has been some different herbicide questions as of late for corn and even grain sorghum. POST applications of Prowl can cause root injury but this usually only occurs when the corn seed has been planted < 1.5″ deep and seed-furrow closure is not adequate. Figure 1 presents some recent research data from UGA weed…
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When using Atrazine and Glyphosate (which are common herbicides being used in a program for Roundup Ready corn.) Prowl could be a good option to add if you mainly have grass weeds, or Laudis could be a good option to add if palmer amaranth is your main problem.
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Worth County growers and producers, We are thankful everyday for the time, effort, and dedication that you put into producing for our nation and the world. This week is recognized as National Agriculture Awareness Week. Many of you are busy in the field planting or preparing the land for this coming growing season; or managing…
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As pecans are breaking bud, many growers are beginning fungicide spray programs. Following is information from Dr. Lenny Wells, UGA Pecan Specialist, to help answer questions and explain more about Phosphite materials. Based on conversations I have had with a number of growers it sounds as if there is a need for some clarification regarding…
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Following are some current row crop disease updates and points to consider from Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension Plant Pathologist. “Planting season is upon us and critical decisions with regards to season-long disease and nematode control must be made before the furrow is closed. For now, there are 4 critical issues, as I see them.”…
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All in-person Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) classroom trainings have been cancelled. For those still needing to be trained, UGA Extension and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are currently developing an effective approach that will fulfill training requirements. Look for future updates.