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Below is a new requirement for anyone that applies paraquat (Firestorm, Gramoxone, Helmquat, Parazone, etc.) from this point forward. For those who have not attended UPW training yet, this will be announced at the training as well. Critical points to remember include: a) paraquat can only be applied by a certified pesticide applicator and b) an EPA-approved…
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There has been questions on Harmony Extra/FirstShot w/glyphosate or paraquat in pre-plant burndown application to improve wild radish control and other broadleaves. Notice the peanut rotation restriction difference. Below is a table by Dr. Prostko on the rotation differences. Herbicide Use Rate (oz/A) Active Ingredients Crop Rotation Restrictions (Days)a Thifensulfuron (%) Tribenuron (%) Peanut Cotton…
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Please see the attached documents in regards to landowners affected by Hurricane Michael. Landowners may apply for timber tax credit to offset economic losses during the storm. Timber Tax Credit Press Release – Timber Tax Credit (1)
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I got a call this week to go to a pond for weed ID and control. I ended up seeing brittle naiad submersed, filamentous algae, and water primrose floating. Water temperatures are nearing 70 degrees F and the best cool water treatment is diquat:cutrine plus at 1:1. Use up to two gallons of each chemical…
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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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Attached is the 2019 fungicide programs for various vegetable crops provided by Dr. Bhabesh Dutta. Fungicide Spray Handout 2019
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Attached is information for our county livestock meeting upcoming Feb 25th on a Monday. Please RSVP by Friday Feb 22. Dr. Tucker from UGA will speak on pasture management. Isabella Station will cater the meal.
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Attached is info from Dr. Lenny Wells Pecan blog on a pecan beginners course for those new to pecans or thinking about getting into pecan production. Pecan Beginners Course The Pecan Beginners Course will be held on April 16, 2019 from 8:30am-4:30pm at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. See agenda below. Pre-Registration = $10.…
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Attached is an article on this years GA Cotton Quality Award Winners. It is broken up into four regions and three categories. This award banquet was held at the Georgia Cotton Commission’s 12th Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop on January 30, 2019. The purpose of the awards are to recognize producers and ginners of high-quality…
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Dr. Dennis Hancock talks about oats showing nutrient deficiency, and barley yellow dwarf virus symptoms in his latest blog.
Posted in: Forages