Disease Management Tips for Peanut Producers

By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut producers are nearing the time of year when digging peanuts will become a regular practice, followed by harvesting of their crop. But some peanut plants still have some time left to mature, which means disease management should remain a priority. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension plant pathologist, discussed the steps growers should be …

Farm Bill Education Highlight Cotton Meetings

By Clint Thompson Farm bill educational meetings highlight the National Cotton Council’s work this week across the Southeast. The Georgia meetings, which are being conducted by the Georgia Cotton Commission, National Cotton Council, Southern Cotton Growers and the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association, are designed to inform cotton producers, industry firms and agribusinesses with critical information regarding the farm bill provisions …

ABAC Celebrates Grand Reopening of Chambliss Building

By Clint Thompson Tuesday was a celebration for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) and its School of Agriculture and Natural Resources. ABAC faculty, staff and students celebrated the ribbon cutting for the reopening of the Chambliss Building. Andrew Thoron, ABAC Dean for School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, spoke during the ceremony and highlighted the importance of the building’s grand …

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Cotton, Peanut Research Field Day Set for Sept. 3

The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams are co-sponsoring a joint research field day on Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Tifton, Georgia. The field day, which is a free event, will begin at 8 a.m. at the UGA Lang Farm at 230 Rigdon Aultman Road. Scientists will speak about research …