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  • Understanding and Troubleshooting Common Planter Issues

    Apr 28, 2021 | Written by Simerjeet Virk – Assistant Professor & Extension Precision Ag Specialist Department of Crop and Soil Sciences University of Georgia – Tifton Campus Generally, a thorough planter check before planting and regular in-season planter checks are recommended to avoid any planting issues or mistakes that can cause a significant emergence and/or yield impact.…

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  • Georgia Crop Progress and Condition Report April 26,2021

    Thank You,Jeremy KichlerColquitt County Extension Coordinator229-921-1977

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  • Selecting Trees and Shrubs as Resources for Pollinators

    Thank you for your time, please contact your extension agent if you have any questions. Thank You,Jeremy KichlerColquitt County Extension Cordinator229-921-1977

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  • Freeze and Frost Protection for Fruits and Vegetables

    Due to the potential for an upcoming frost this week on newly planted vegetable transplants, please see the publication on frost and freeze protection A few key points for vegetables to keep in mind:  Plastic mulch will usually get you about 2 oF of additional protection when the plant canopy is very close to the plastic…

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  • Mechanical planter settings can impact harvest yield

    By Laurabeth Bland for CAES News Due to high consumer expectations, farmers and agricultural producers are constantly under pressure to deliver their products at higher yields for cheaper prices. This may seem like an impossible combination of demands, but University of Georgia Cooperative Extension researchers are  developing precision agriculture methods to make the planting process more efficient for…

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  • Determining Growth Stages in Small Grains

    Georgia Forages -UGA Forages TeamIt’s that time of year again! That time where your winter annual #forages​ might regrow after #grazing​ or #harvesting​…or they might be done for the season. Understanding growth stages can help take the guess work out of this situation! #GeorgiaForages​ #UgaExtension Thank you for your time, please contact your extension agent…

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  • Strategically Fertilizing Forages

    Written by Jeremy Kichler, Colquitt County Fertilization can be a significant portion of the cost of producing forages. According to UGA production budgets, fertilization can range from 30 to 60% of the total variable cost of producing various forages. So, taking a little time to strategically plan your fertilization program can hopefully save you money in…

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  • Using Pesticides Wisely Virtual Trainings

    By Sean Montgomery for CAES News University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are partnering to offer the Using Pesticides Wisely training program in a virtual format again this year. A statewide program for educating farmers about the use of pesticides and proper application techniques, the Using Pesticides Wisely training is useful for developing…

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  • SCORE Meeting – Legacy Planning for Farmers

    Thursday, March 18th at 5:00 p.m. Plan for the future of your business, as well as your own. The statistics on businesses surviving through multiple generations are staggering. Just making it through the second generation is a milestone event for a business. Making it through the third generation is rare, making it to the fourth…

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  • 2021 Virtual Peanut Production Meeting

    The 2021 UGA Virtual Peanut Production Meeting is offered below. This meeting has been broken down into individual presenters and their presentations which are all offered below. Bryan Tucker with the Georgia Peanut Commissions shares an update Dr. Scott Monfort UGA Peanut Agronomist shares new and updated peanut production information for the 2021 season Dr.…

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