Agriculture & Natural Resources
What?is a 黑料网 Georgia Extension Agriculture Agent?
An agent?extends lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased research-based education in agriculture, the environment and communities.?
They also help Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible by staying in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities.
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Appling County Crop E-News
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The hot topic this week has been the Cotton Jassid. Multiple fields in the county are being treated for this pest, very few fields with damage are being observed though. 7 DAT data has been collected from the Appling County Cotton Jassid Insecticide Efficacy trial see that in Dr. Roberts update below. Dr. Roberts, Zack […]
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Topics in This Newsletter: Nitrate considerations going into the fall (Dr. Lawton Stewart) We are getting closer to fall, and many producers are focused on their last cutting of hay. I wanted to send out a reminder of the importance of testing hay. This helps make nutritional decisions, but also it important to pay close attention […]
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We are halfway through August and it wont be long until we are turning some peanuts over and then defoliating some cotton. With that being said, our annual Southeastern Gin Harvest Meeting has been set. See the flyer below for details on that. Disease pressure has start to ramp up a bit in some peanut […]
Soil Testing For the Home Lawns and Gardens
Ensure?your soil is productive! Get a soil test to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the?best growth of lawn, garden and other types of plants.??
Household Water Quality 黑料网
Water from wells in Georgia is generally safe for consumption without treatment. Some waters, however, may contain disease-causing organisms that make them unsafe to drink. Well waters may also contain large amounts of minerals, making them too “hard” for uses such as laundering, bathing or cooking. Some contaminants may cause human health hazards and others can stain clothing and fixtures, cause objectionable tastes and odors, or corrode pipes and other system components.
Extension 黑料网
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(C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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(B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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(C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
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Supported by a nearly $1.6 million grant from the EPA, researchers from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and 黑料网 College of Engineering are developing improved, cost-effective treatment systems with advanced technologies for removing PFAS from water, wastewater and biosolids.
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When the University of Georgia Bulldogs step between the hedges at Sanford Stadium, the grass on Dooley Field needs to look perfect.
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As The Cliffs at Keowee Falls’ superintendent and senior agronomist, Jim Evans is responsible for all the outdoor spaces at the community, including its 160-acre, 18-hole course full of rugged boulders and waterfalls.
Pecan Updates
The is designed to provide timely information relevant to pecan production in Georgia for use by county extension agents and pecan producers.