It is expected during this time of year to see lots of leaf spotting on corn that may be confused with diseases. I expect that 99% of the time it is due to paraquat drift and the paraquat may come from your neighbor across the woods and down the road. Yes, herbicides can drift a… Read More Expect to See Spots on Corn Now with Peanut and Cotton Planting.
I appreciate Dr. Kemerait sharing his thoughts and recommendations with me on crops he has state responsibility for and allowing me to provide his insights to you. All within the quotes are directly his thoughts. He is sharing his email to Georgia’s Extension Ag Agents and a few others such as our association. I will… Read More A New Multi-crop Update from UGA Plant Pathologist-Dr. Bob Kemerait
Pioneer agronomist Kevin Phillips wrote an article a few years ago that is still valid today regarding our recent weather patterns. It is very good information regarding the fate of nitrogen in corn fields. He is an excellent agronomist that provides great information. He reposted that article and I asked him this morning if I… Read More Recent Rainfall Cause N Leaching in Corn Fields
Given the circumstances we all are living through, growers remain optimistic about the current planting/growing season. For the most part, corn is off to a very good start. Yes, we have our share of problems and some we can solve. Peanut and cotton planting have started and growers say conditions are good in most areas. … Read More Corn Looking Good but Plenty of Problems (not just in corn)
Friends I received this note early today (April 19th) from one of my friends, a south-Georgia corn grower. “Farmers with N95 respirators and masks please consider reaching out to your local hospital and asking if they have the supplies, they need in the care of Covid19 (Coronavirus) patients. My wife’s sister works as a nurse… Read More Hospitals Can Use Your Help with COVID-19
This time of the year on the farm is always busy with planting, managing crops, getting supplies, moving tractors from field to field, troubleshooting problems, fixing equipment…..the list goes on and on. So you certainly get the picture. Last night a fast moving storm crossed the state, creating havoc on some farms and unfortunately, taking… Read More Now is a Great Time to Walk your Fields
NCGA reports Secretary Perdue said in an interview yesterday that he only has $6 billion in CCC authority to spend on COVID relief until the $14 billion replenishment arrives “later,” in addition to the $9.5 billion Congress added in the separate account for USDA provide assistance to livestock, dairy and specialty crops. Senator Hoeven, Chairman… Read More USDA updates: Industry Requests for Aid High
Proper timing of nitrogen is critical to achieving your yield goal in corn. Generally speaking, the V4-V6 stage are the critical growth stages to having enough nitrogen on corn to ensure that it isn’t a limiting factor in the early ear development phase. The amount of nitrogen topdressed during this time depends on your management… Read More Effective Management Requires Timely Management
I always appreciate when our UGA Extension specialist make available tidbits of great timely information. Here is a portion (with permission) that Dr. Eric Prostko, UGA Weed scientist posted: Dr. Eric Prostko- April 2, 2020 I have heard that a few field corn growers have been reluctant to apply Prowl POST in field corn due… Read More Early Weed Control Option
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