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Georgia: 2 Cotton, Peanut, and Soybean Insect Scout Schools, June 6, 14 May 20, 2022
Insect scouting schools will be conducted on June 6, 2022 in Tifton and June 14, 2022 in Midville. Crops to be covered include cotton, peanuts, and soybean. These programs offer […]
Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting, Online, Jan. 27 Jan 22, 2021
The Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting will be held on January 27, 2021. To register for the meeting visit the Georgia Cotton Commission website Topics of discussion include: Georgia Cotton […]
Cotton – Southeast – More Bolls Opening, But Still A Long Way To Go – AgFax Aug 20, 2020
Whitefly applications continue as the insect develops in more cotton in Georgia and southeast Alabama.
Cotton – Southeast – Mixed Pest Populations Making For Tough Decisions — AgFax Aug 13, 2020
Georgia contends with whitefly, which are gaining ground outside of their normal geographic range.
Cotton – Southeast – Insects Ramping Up, Whiteflies Add Complications In Lower Region – AgFax Aug 5, 2020
Hot and dry weather are pushing whiteflies and spider mites. Bollworms and plant bugs are active, too.
Georgia Cotton: Increased Whitefly Pressure a Concern Jul 31, 2020
As the summer months continue to deliver hot, dry conditions throughout most of the state, growers need to be on the lookout for silverleaf whitefly (SLWF) in cotton and vegetables. […]
Cotton – Southeast – More Pests Brewing, Pushed Along By Dry Conditions – AgFax Jul 30, 2020
In Georiga, whiteflies continue to expand out of their normal range, complicating treatment decisions for other pests.
Cotton – Southeast – Pest Pressure Taking Shape As Hot, Dry Weather Persists – AgFax Jul 22, 2020
Whiteflies and spider mites are becoming more apparent, and treatments are going out
Cotton – Southeast – Plenty Of Insects, Limited Spraying (So Far) – AgFax Jul 15, 2020
Whitefly treatments have been necessary in Georgia in areas where the pest tends to develop every year, but people in the field are beginning to find at least a few whitefly outside of their historic range.
Georgia Cotton: Tips for Scouting, Managing Stink Bugs – Podcast Jul 10, 2020
Stink bug management and scouting is an important tool for cotton growers in Georgia. In this short video podcast, Dr. Phillip Roberts, UGA Extension Cotton Entomologist, discusses the best ways […]
