Liquid Lime: Is it Too Good to be True?

Liquid Lime: Is it Too Good to be True?

  Recently, I’ve been asked for my opinion on liquid lime. “Will it work as well as the salesperson says it will? Will it be cheaper?” In this economy, anything we can do to save a few bucks or reduce costs deserves a second glance.  I understand the...
More Spotted Wilt Showing Up in Florida Peanuts this Year

More Spotted Wilt Showing Up in Florida Peanuts this Year

  So far in June 2022, I’m noticing more spotted wilt in the Suwannee Valley and Gainesville areas than usual.  I’ve found it in early planted peanuts in the Panhandle of Florida too, but that’s more typical.  What’s rare is finding spotted wilt at similar levels...
Georgia Grain News 6-24-22- Corn Status & Stages

Georgia Grain News 6-24-22- Corn Status & Stages

Rome Ethredge, UGA Interim Grains and Soybean Agronomist This time of year, and with this heat, corn is moving rapidly towards maturity. The photo below shows a field of corn planted March 1st that is Denting and at Quarter Milkline, it has accumulated 2500 growing...
Fire Ant Damage in Hemp: Identification and Control

Fire Ant Damage in Hemp: Identification and Control

Hemp is relatively new crop for Florida. Information for hemp production such as suitable varieties, best management practices, insect and pest management, weed control, and invasion risk in natural areas are just beginning to be established through research. The...
Georgia Grain News 6-17-22- Stink Bugs & Heat Stress

Georgia Grain News 6-17-22- Stink Bugs & Heat Stress

Rome Ethredge, UGA Interim Grains and Soybean Agronomist   Corn It is important to keep Southern Rust in check as we’re seeing it reported in more counties and earlier than ever and this heat drives it on. Lots of stink bug reports. When they attack very early we...