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Squash vine borer larvae live inside the plant stem. One method of control is to physically cut open the stem and remove the tiny pest. First, create a slit parallel to the stem veins. Begin the slit at the frass-covered hole at the base of the plant and continue toward the tip of the vine until the borer is found and removed. Once the borer has been removed, cover the slit portion of the stem with soil and water it to encourage rooting. CAES News
Squash vine borers on gardeners' hit list 07/31/14 Sharon Dowdy, Amanda Tedrow
Backyard squash growers may not agree on which variety is best, but they do agree on one thing – squash vine borers are the enemy.
Southern corn rust appeared at least two weeks early in 2014 (5 June) than it did in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 or 2013. Appearing earlier means that this disease will likely be more problematic than in recent years. Corn that is approaching (or has passed) the tassel growth stage is worth protecting if the yield potential is there, according to UGA Extension agent Shane Curry. CAES News
UGA Extension scientist cautions corn growers against southern corn rust disease 07/30/14 Clint Thompson
Southern corn rust struck Georgia's corn crop two weeks earlier this season and has spread across the Coastal Plain, says a University of Georgia plant pathologist. If not treated quickly, the annual disease can stunt plants and reduce yields.
A redbud tree (cercis spp.) blooms during springtime on the UGA Griffin Campus CAES News
Tree care class set for arborists, landscapers 07/30/14
Tree care, from diseases to selection, will be the focus of an upcoming University of Georgia symposium set for Aug. 21 at the DeKalb County Extension office in Decatur.
4-H Emblem CAES News
Georgia 4-H's best compete at 2014 State Congress 07/30/14 Sharon Dowdy
Forty-eight Georgia 4-H’ers earned the coveted title of Master 4-H’er last week at the 72nd annual 4-H State Congress held July 22-25 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta.
Tomato plant with tomatoes in various stages of ripeness CAES News
It's not too late to plant homegrown tomatoes 07/23/14 Sharon Dowdy
Bob Westerfield spends his days growing vegetables and watching for problems. As University of Georgia Extension’s consumer vegetable horticulturist, he answers questions from backyard gardeners and Extension agents across the state. In the summer months, most of the questions are about tomatoes.
A small Satsuma orange is shown on a plant on a private farm in Lowndes County. CAES News
South Georgia farmers hope Satsumas produce sweet results 07/22/14 Clint Thompson
A popular citrus crop commonly grown by homeowners has become a highly sought after commodity for some south Georgia farmers. And one University of Georgia Extension agent believes Satsuma oranges will soon be a valuable crop.
Georgia 4-H Associate State Leader Craven Hudson CAES News
Craven Hudson joins Georgia 4-H as associate state leader 07/21/14 Josh Paine
The son of a former Extension home demonstration agent, Craven Hudson grew up in 4-H. Now he’s set to help lead Georgia’s 4-H program as its new associate state leader.
Pictured is an onion plant infected with yellow bud disease. CAES News
New disease hits Georgia Vidalia onion crop 07/17/14 Clint Thompson
Georgia is the only state that produces sweet Vidalia onions. It’s also the only state where onion farmers are tackling a new disease — yellow bud.
University of Georgia Fulton County Extension Agent Kisha Faulk answers questions from a resident of the Atlanta Mission during a work day at the mission's garden. CAES News
Blog is a new UGA resource for Georgia community gardeners 07/17/14 Becky Griffin
A new online blog has been created to help connect Georgia community gardeners with resources from University of Georgia Extension and The Center for Urban Agriculture.