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Following is an article on “Fertilizing Winter Annuals” by Jeremy Kichler, Colquitt County Extension Coordinator. We have been getting some questions recently about winter grazing, and this is some timely information. If we can be of assistance, let us know. By Jeremy Kichler, Colquitt County CEC Winter annual forages can be very expensive to establish and…
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Below is some information on a new paraquat formulation from Dr. Prostko (UGA Weed Scientist) Syngenta recently received a label for their new formulation of paraquat sold under the trade name of Gramoxone 3SL (3 lb ai/gal). Many rules regarding the purchase, handling, and application of paraquat are changing. Most notably, all non-bulk paraquat products…
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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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Please see this information from Rome Ethredge, interim UGA Grain Agronomist, on fertilizing wheat. Pre-plant Nitrogen fertilizer will depend mostly on what was just harvested from the field this season. Below are recommended N amounts: Cotton – 35 to 40 lbs/ac Corn or Fallow – 30 to 35 lbs/ac Soybeans – 15 to 20 lbs/ac Peanuts –…
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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 and about parts of a…
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There are a few area and regional meetings that are coming up in the next couple of months. Please see the information listed (be aware of early registration deadlines). December 9, 2019 Team Agriculture Georgia (TAG) – Organic Row Crop Workshop – Monday, December 9, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the UGA…
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The annual Farmer Appreciation Banquet was held Thursday, November 21 at the Worth County Ag Pavilion. We are thankful to all of our Worth County farmers that impact our county and local community with their daily way of life. Mr. Wayne Burdette was named the Senior Farmer of the Year, Mr. Chris Burdette was the…
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UGA Ag Econ Extension has three new publications related to the ARC/PLC decision process. These publications are designed to help producers and landowners with base acres make informed decisions related to the 2018 Farm Bill. Remember, the first deadline with FSA is March 15, 2020. 1. Eligibility and Payments under the 2018 Farm Bill PLC and…
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Please read below from Rome Ethredge (UGA Interim Grain Agronomist) on wheat planting tips. Wheat Planting Time The optimum window for wheat planting for grain in Georgia is typically within one week before or after the average first frost date for a given area. Planting during the appropriate time for your area will allow wheat…
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Attached below is a PDF file for the 2019-2020 UGA Wheat Production Guide Please give us a call with any questions or concerns about your small grain/cover crop that you may have. 2019-2020-Wheat-Production-Guide