By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension caution growers about the potential for an increase in diseases, especially as more rain impacts the Southeast. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, highlights a pair of diseases producers should be wary of – target spot and areolate mildew. “Prior to this change in weather we’ve …
Farm Bill Hot Topic at Annual Peanut Meeting
By Clint Thompson A collection of Southeast peanut farmers and industry leaders at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference last weekend allowed for in-depth talks and discussion centered around topics pertinent to the industry’s future. The Farm Bill was especially emphasized. Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, discussed the importance of growers attending these events and providing …
Anuvia Showcases Bio-Based Fertilizer
By Clint Thompson A new bio-based fertilizer from Anuvia Plant Nutrients provides row-crop farmers with a more efficient nutrient application while feeding the soil. SymTRX™ was the focus of a field day hosted by Anuvia in Chula, Georgia on July 19. Anuvia specialists talked about its impact on cotton, corn and peanuts; three high value crops in the Southeast. “Because …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference This Weekend
Producers from 4 States Meeting in Panama City Beach By Clint Thompson The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation is in Panama City Beach, Florida this weekend for its annual meeting. Producers from Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi are meeting to discuss trends impacting the industry now and continuing into the future. Joy Crosby, assistant executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission, …
GCC Advises Farmers About Row Crop Field Days
The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension encourage producers to mark their calendars for various row crop field days that will be offered over the next couple of months. Attendees will see firsthand the research that UGA Extension scientists are conducting with funds via the Georgia Cotton Commission and Cotton Incorporated. The row crop field days provide …
GCC, UGA Extension Remind Growers About Importance of Keeping Crop Irrigated
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team remind growers about the importance of keeping their crop watered this time of year. Especially amid the current hot and dry conditions, cotton plants are susceptible to drying out, leading to stress on the plant. Wes Porter, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension precision agriculture and irrigation …
GPC: Register Now for Georgia Peanut Tour
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds those interested in attending this year’s Georgia Peanut Tour that registration is currently being held for the Sept. 13-15 event. It will be held in Tifton, Georgia, and surrounding areas. The tour provides attendees every year with the latest information on one of Georgia’s top row crops. They will also view …
GCC, UGA Caution Growers to Scout for Insects
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team remind producers about the importance of scouting for insect pests. This is especially key early in the season and in an ideal environment for insect infestations, says University of Georgia Extension cotton entomologist Phillip Roberts. “We’ve got cotton that’s beginning to set boils. We …
Cotton Growers Should Scout Early and Often
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team remind growers that scouting is a vital part of a farmer’s management strategy. UGA Extension cotton agronomist Camp Hand discusses what producers should be looking for in their young crop this early in the season. “We’re starting to see some squaring in probably at …
UGA Extension: Keep Cotton Watered to Get Off to Good Start
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension remind growers to keep their crop watered amid the hot and dry weather currently sweltering the South Georgia region. UGA Extension cotton agronomist Camp Hand discusses the importance of producers ensuring their crop is receiving adequate moisture. “If you’ve planted in the past week or so, definitely …