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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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We have had some interest here in Worth County to plant satsumas, grapefruit, etc. There has been some acres that were planted this week. This is a newer crop to this area and will be produced by some on a larger scale. We will be learning a lot about citrus production throughout this process as…
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Attached below is from Dr. Clint Waltz (UGA Extension Turfgrass Specialist ) on his Turfgrass Spring Blog #2: 2019 Edition for those that are interested. He is based out of the Griffin Campus. {While it is almost the end of April and many warm-season grass species have shown signs of significant green-up, some grasses and…
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There is quite a bit of activity around Worth County this week with cotton and peanut planting occurring in many fields. Thrips are an early season pest that can injure cotton and peanuts. The Thrips Infestation Predictor is a tool that can help growers see the relative risk of thrips injury in a given location…
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There has been a lot of questions about weed control programs in cotton will continue to be. This is a good opportunity to discuss some of the better program options that can be used for where we are at at planting and moving into emergence. Listed below is is the recommended options from Dr. Stanley…
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There has been a call this week from a crop scout about squash bugs in watermelon. I have not seen any squash bug populations in watermelon fields in Worth County as of yet. It takes quite a large number to cause significant damage in watermelon or warrant treatment, but high populations can be achieved. Treatment…
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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…
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This is a reminder for the Upcoming Worth County Livestock Association Meeting on Monday April 22 at the Worth County Ag Pavilion and is at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP by Friday April 2019 to reserve your meal.
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Are you a new or beginning pecan grower? If so, you may be interested in attending the Pecan Beginners Course. The Pecan Beginners Course will be on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. Pre-registration=$10; At the door registration=$15. Click here to register. 9:00 Welcome…
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