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Three River Blog
ADM Animal Nutrition is recalling specific lots of pelleted animal feed due to elevated copper levels or deficient zinc levels, which may be harmful to cattle. The affected products were distributed between January 16 and February 27, 2025, in six states (IL, MO, TN, IA, GA, OH). No illnesses have been reported. Customers should stop […]
In collaboration with the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri, we have developed projections indicating that Georgia’s crop producers are expected to receive approximately $185 million in economic assistance payments under the American Relief Act of 2025. The attached paper provides details on the estimated payments for key […]
Tifton Beef Cattle Short Course is going to be held Tuesday, March 4th at the 禁漫天堂 Tifton Bull Evaluation Center in Irwinville, Ga from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Topics will include heifer development, on-farm cattle care tool kits, drought planning and hands-on demos. If interested, you can register online with this link at ugabeef.com/tifton.
Peach Blog
Although we have had several days of relatively cool spring weather, overall we have had a warmer start to the season than we did last year. As such, the first large peak of San Jose scale crawler activity is earlier this year compared to last year. Crawlers have already been observed this season. However, with […]
I am a little late with the post for this year, but with the cooler temperature this spring, the scale insects have been slow to develop as well. However, with the warmer temperatures, the scale will begin to develop, so if you haven’t gotten out your delayed-dormant spray yet, there is still time. For delayed […]
Good morning everyone. We are in that time of the year in which we count our chill hours/portions accumulated during the season. As a refreshment, we have multiple sources of information that can be used. Please refer to our previous post https://site.extension.uga.edu/peaches/2025/01/chill-data-sites-and-new-tools-for-dynamic-model-data/ for more detail information of what sources can be found out there to […]
Pecan Blog
The warm temperatures over the last couple of weeks have certainly had an impact on insects, particularly reducing the time it takes for them to transition from one life stage to another. Our focus at this time of the year is pecan nut casebearer (PNC), which overwinters as larvae and becomes adult moths with the […]
I’ve had a lot of questions lately regarding pecan tree valuation following hurricane Helene so I want to provide the following information for those who may find it useful: Based on our 2024 pecan enterprise budget, establishment cost for a commercial pecan tree, including tree cost, fertilization, irrigation operation, chemicals, labor, etc. is $54.47 per […]
See the link here for 2025 禁漫天堂 Pecan Spray Guides . See link here for 2025 County Meeting Presentations This information and more can be found at the 禁漫天堂 Pecan Website
Strawberry Blog
If you see Botrytis in your strawberries, it is always a good idea to test for fungicide resistance in your pathogen population. While the funds last, you can receive free testing. The results can provide you with information on which fungicide classes are working and which are not. See the link below for details. I […]
Bill Cline and Caleb Bollenbacher (North Carolina State) have developed an excellent example spray schedule for strawberry producers to use this spring (see links for MSWord or PDF documents). This schedule incorporates good suppression of Neopestalotiopsis, while also managing other diseases. The premise for the schedule is that anthracnose, if present, will arrive later in […]
As we wrap up 2024, there is one more report that will be of some value as you think through disease management activities for 2025. As most of you are aware, the active ingredient in Ridomil, mefenoxam, is utilized to control Phytophthora crown and root rot of strawberry. Based on field observations, we have had […]