![Reddening leaf tips indicate damage to oats and appears to be caused by barley yellow dwarf virus.](https://secure.caes.uga.edu/news/multimedia/images/4239/oatsdamageforweb.jpg)
Oats
From what’s being observed in some South Georgia pastures this fall, oats are struggling, with growers seeing issues from cold damage, nutrient and moisture stress and possible Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus. Above average rainfall in November and December also have prevented cattle from getting into oat pastures for winter grazing.