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Attached you will find a useful article on irrigation scheduling from Extension Water Educator: David Hall, along with attachments for various crop checkbook scheduling and moisture curves. David Hall Irrigation Scheduling 6-21-19
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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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Dr. Bob Kemerait has confirmed our first southern corn rust in Georgia for this season. “Late to arrive, but here now and weather conditions are favorable for spread. Only one field is known (Baker County) but could easily be anywhere in SW Georgia. Any corn not yet in dough/dent stages could be vulnerable in SW…
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We have had some discussions with Dr. Kemerait (UGA Plant Pathologist) this week on disease updates. In peanuts, white mold is currently of most concern. Early outbreaks of white-mold is based upon very hot temperatures in the recent past and now ample rainfall and soil moisture. Whether banded early season applications of Proline (5.7 fl…
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Now is a good time for peanut growers to pull pegging zone soil samples. This test is to check the calcium levels at a 3-inch depth, where the peanut pegs and pods will be developing. On our runner varieties, if there is at least 500 lbs/A of soil test calcium AND if the calcium to…
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Please read below for an update on pecans after the rain from Dr. Lenny Wells. This blog post is in regards to previous long hot and dry conditions and getting a rain after that. “Following the long drought/heat wave we had in May, you will likely see some leaf drop now that we have had…
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Some of the earlier planted cotton in the area is already squaring. Growers and scouts should be monitoring fields for tarnished plant bugs and checking square retention. “Although plant bugs are an uncommon and sporadic pest of Georgia cotton, failure to detect economic infestations can result in yield loss and delays in maturity,” according to…
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We are starting to see some stink bug activity increase in corn fields while we are checking on disease pressure. Overall no fields appear to be bad enough to warrant treatment, but now is a good time to go over some stink bug information. Stink bugs feed on small developing ears through the husk and…
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This training is for farmers and growers on Produce Safety Rule. The training will be on June 26, 2019, at the Tift County Extension Office (1468 Carpenter Road South, Tifton, GA 31793). The training is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15.00 – please bring $15 in exact cash or check. Registration link:…
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Those interested in scouting these row crops should make plans to attend one of the UGA Scout Schools. Insect scouting schools will be conducted on June 10, 2019 in Tifton and June 18, 2019 in Midville. Crops to be covered include cotton, peanuts, and soybean. These programs offer basic information on insect pest identification and…