by Josh Thompson | May 31, 2013
The weather in May has been hot and dry across the panhandle. A hot, dry May combined with late cold fronts in April has proven to be a challenge for peanut growers trying to get their crop planted. Many have had to postpone planting due to a lack of soil moisture....
by Josh Thompson | May 31, 2013
Three Kudzu Bug (Megacopta cribraria) infestations have been identified in Jackson County this year, and this week was the first case found on soybean. The insects were spotted in the very early planted soybean plots (late February) which are used to monitor for Asain...
by Josh Thompson | May 10, 2013
Rome Ethredge, extension agent in Seminole County Georgia, this week reported incidence of Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB), as did Jake Price in Lowndes County Georgia. This is a fungal disease that can reduce corn yields and is most likley to be found in...
by Josh Thompson | May 10, 2013
Much of the wheat crop around the panhandle is finishing grain-fill and starting to dry down. As harvest time for wheat draws near, many growers are busy planting peanuts and cotton on other fields. However, it may prove useful to take a small amount of time from your...
by Josh Thompson | May 3, 2013
Cotton planting time has come and the presence of thrips (Frankliniella sp.) is a reality that growers in the panhandle must deal with every year. With that in mind, it is important that...
