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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Georgia”
By Clint Thompson Scab disease’s devastating impact on the Pawnee pecan variety is forcing one South Georgia farmer to revamp his production strategy. “I’m taking Pawnee out this winter, and that’s where I’m at,” said Buck Paulk, located in Ray City, Georgia. “It’s like after Hurricane Helene last year, it went off the deep end. I mean, it’s done like …
By Clint Thompson Whitefly infestations have been high this year in South Georgia. It’s the worst the region has experienced in nearly a decade, according to Stormy Sparks, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension vegetable entomologist. The high populations are impacting the vegetable and cotton crops this fall. “It’s worse than it’s been in a long time,” Sparks said. “They just …
By Clint Thompson Most everything has been done by Southeast pecan growers to produce a crop this year. As South Georgia farmer Justin Jones puts it, everything now until harvests are out of his and other farmers’ hands. “We’ve done our job as far as growing the pecan, keeping the tree happy,” Jones said. “It’s out of our hands at …
By Clint Thompson Management of phony peach disease remains simple for Southeast growers – destroy the infected tree before it becomes more of a problem than it already is. Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist, said in a prior interview that the disease is caused by a bacteria and reduces production to nearly zero. The …
By Clint Thompson Cooler temperatures are on the way in the Southeast. It’s not a moment too soon for farmers and residents in Florida, Alabama and Georgia who have endured high temperatures well into September. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist, discussed the heat and what’s on the horizon during an interview with AgNet Media. “It looks …
By Clint Thompson Scab resistant pecan varieties are popular among Alabama and Georgia growers these days. Varieties like Lakota, Avalon and Creek are used so producers can minimize the amount of fungicide sprays they must make during a growing season. Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist, cautioned producers about overwhelming an orchard with one or more of a …
By Frank Giles In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) can make images and videos that look real, scammers are taking advantage of the technology and all the ways potential victims can be reached through their phones, emails and social media accounts. A Specialty Crop Grower article last month featured Gene McAvoy, a well-known agriculturalist, whose Facebook page was hacked. …
By Clint Thompson It will not be long before citrus producers in the cold-hardy citrus region start harvesting this year’s crop. But there are still weeks left of production where growers must manage their fruit. Much of that management will center on protecting the crop from the sun, a problem that’s only intensified in recent weeks, according to Mary Sutton, …
By Clint Thompson Quality issues remain a concern for Georgia and Alabama pecan farmers who are on the cusp of harvesting this year’s crop. Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Extension pecan specialist, talked about nut issues like sprouting and embryo rot during the Georgia Pecan Growers Association field day on Sept. 3. Pecan quality is vulnerable if weather conditions turn …
By Clint Thompson Brown rot disease is a concern every year for Southeast peach producers. If not for effective fungicides, the disease would have a far lasting impact on the region, says Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension fruit disease specialist. “Brown rot for us right now, I mean, it’s always a potential concern. Left to itself, it is …
