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Comment period for cancellation of organophosphate pesticides extended Sep 8, 2022 | Written by asparks If you are not aware, EPA has been petitioned to revoke all tolerances and cancel all associated registrations for food uses of multiple (pretty much all) organophosphate pesticides. This would include acephate (orthene), diazinon, malathion, naled (dibrom) and others. This would eliminate our…
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Field day will be a collaboration with UGA Extension and Georgia Young Farmers Monday – September 12, 2022 | 11:00AM Field day will be held at the Packer Park Farm across from the Colquitt County High School Dr. Bob Kemerait will be discussing cotton varieties and nematode control We would like to say THANK YOU…
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In this issue: EPA Comment Period for Organophosphates.. Peanut Update, How do I control tropical spider wort? Mr. Kichler, I have morninglory taking over my peanuts do I have any control options? Forage update: Leaf rust and armyworms…. EPA Comment Period for Organophosphates.. A NGO group is currently petitioning the US EPA to revoke all…
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Colquitt County Peanut & Cotton Defoliation MeetingTuesday – September 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM Guest Speakers includeUGA Extension Cotton Agronomist – Camp HandUGA Extension Peanut Agronomist – Scott MonfortUGA Extension Plant Pathologist – Bob Kemerait Meeting sponsored by Nichino – Please RSVP for meal by commenting below or calling 229-616-7455 or click button below
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Another interesting week this week in Colquitt County agriculture. I started to check peanuts for maturity this past week. Regarding Georgia 06G, the samples’ maturities vary greatly, ranging from 130 to 145 days. I will be conducting peanut maturity clinics on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 10:00 am until the end of September.…
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Colquitt County Cotton Defoliation and Peanut Harvest Meeting will be held on September 6, 2022 at noon. The meeting will be held at the Colquitt County Extension office in Moultrie. Drs. Camp Hand and Scott Monfort will be the keynote speakers. If you would like to attend please RSVP at this link.. or call the…
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The Colquitt County Cooperative Extension will be offering peanut hull scrape clinics starting on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The clinics will be offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until the end of September from 8:30 am to 10 am at the Colquitt County Extension office. Taking a good sample is CRUCIAL in determining the proper…
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Deadline for the Southeastern Hay Contest is Fast Approaching. The deadline for the Southeastern Hay Contest is fast approaching. Entries must be POSTMARKED by 9/1/22. As always, the complete rules and entry form are available on our website (www.sehaycontest.com). Winners will be recognized at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in October and it would be great…
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August 2022 NEWSLETTER from the UGA Beef Team Making EPDs Understandable Jason Duggin, Dylan Davis, and Pedro Fontes – Expected progeny differences (EPD) are essential tools in the beef industry. Thus, it is important to understand their basic usage in beef herds. By utilizing the following key steps, EPDs can be readily understood. Let’s overview the…
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A NGO group is currently petitioning the US EPA to revoke all food use tolerances for the organophosphate class of chemistry. The petitioners request that the Agency revoke all tolerances and cancel all associated registrations for food uses of the following organophosphate pesticides (OPs): Acephate, Densulide, Chlorethoxyfos, Chlorpyrifos-methyl, Diazinon, Dichlorvos, Dicrotophos, Dimethoate, Ethoprop, Malathion, Naled,…