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  • Cotton Jassid / Two Spotted Cotton Leafhopper in Georgia The cotton jassid, Amrasca biguttula,  (a.k.a. two spotted cotton leafhopper) has been found in multiple locations in southern Georgia and in South Carolina. This small green leafhopper has a wide host range including cotton and a variety of vegetables. The only damaging populations reported to date…

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  • According to Dr. Bob Kemerait, now is not the time to be “coasting” with your fungicide program. Conditions are perfect now for development of white mold in the peanut crop for several important reasons. What growers should be doing now. To look at a few fungicide program,s check out the UGA Peanut (Waffle House Menu)…

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  • Join us on August 13, 2025 for our annual Field Day, lunch will be provided.

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  • Southern corn rust has been confirmed in Jackson County, Florida, near the southwestern Georgia border. As of this morning (June 9th 2025), it has been CONFIRMED in the southwestern part of Seminole County, GA. That means that southern corn rust is here in GA. SW GA famers should be vigilant and be prepared to sprayed,…

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  • Insect scouting schools will be conducted on June 2, 2025 in Tifton and June 10, 2025 in Midville. Crops to be covered include cotton, peanuts, and soybean. These programs offer basic information on insect pest identification and damage, natural enemies, and scouting procedures. The training will serve as an introduction to insect monitoring for new…

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  • Below is a link to more information on some new recalls for ADM pelleted cattle feeds. If you or someone you know is feeding or have fed any of these products recently this applies to you. If you have any questions, call your local extension office. ADM Recalls Select Pelleted Cattle Nutrition Feed Products |…

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  • 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…

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