Peaches have a 2019 GA Farm Gate Value of over $71 million

Hurricane Ian will probably move relatively quickly through Georgia, but I fear it will have substantial winds as it moves through.  Depending on the path, it may cause damage to peach orchards through the Coastal Plain and mid-Georgia area.  I hope we all weather the storm well, but I do...

San Jose scale: San Jose scale has been a little quiet this year…almost too quiet. This heatwave has probably slowed their development down a little bit, so I am anticipating seeing an increase in activity soon. This timing may be particularly important for blocks that have had a history of...

Captan is under review by the EPA. The review document is below, and a synopsis of information for peach is given below by Dr. Julius E. Fajardo. EPA is proposing several mitigations for the continued use of Captan. Any responses are currently due by 27 June, but you can request...