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Hello everyone, myself, Scott Carlson (Worth County) and Justin Hand (Tift County) went to check fumigant gas levels in plastic beds to make sure gas levels were low enough to where a vegetable producer could plant tomatoes. When using the MiniRAE gas/vapor detector, we are looking for gas levels to show less than 6 ppm…
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I received a call about smutgrass in bermuda/bahia pasture. Smutgrass is a perennial, warm-season species with no auricle present. The seedhead is a spike-like panicle with a black fungus on seeds. This weed is often tough to control in pastures and a combination of cultural and chemical control is best. Listed below are some pictures…
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I got a call from a consultant in regards to keeping Botrytis (gray mold of vegetables) in onion under control. The pictures below show some symptoms of white leaf spots on the onion leaves. All of the rain we have had has made it optimal conditions for rapid disease spread by way of increased moisture…
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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.
Posted in: Meetings