Agriculture & Natural Resources
Agricultural and Natural Resources Blog
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A new insect pest “two-spotted cotton leafhopper” (widely known as “cotton jassid”) was detected recently in Georgia. Cotton jassids are a serious pest of cotton and several other important crops such as okra, eggplant and sunflower. This is a native insect to the the Indian Subcontinent, east to Japan and Micronesia. This insect was first […]
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My summer internship with the 黑料网 Extension has been a very exciting experience for me that combined applied agricultural research with dissemination of the timely crop and garden management recommendations to the local growers and gardeners. As a Agricultural & Natural Resources (ANR) summer intern for Dougherty county, I worked under the close supervision of […]
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Pond ecosystems are delicate and complex systems that support a wide range of aquatic life.Among the many natural processes that occur in ponds, turnover is one of the most significant andpotentially harmful events. Pond turnover refers to the sudden mixing of water layers within apond, typically triggered by abrupt weather changes such as cold fronts […]
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Pecan nut casebearer is no stranger to the pecan growers of southwest Georgia. Just like pecans are native trees of the south, the nut casebearer is also a native insect of the region. We see and talk about this insect every year in late spring. Most of you might already have seen this pest in […]
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Lawn & Garden Care
- Soil Testing Instructions
- 5 Minute Guide to a Great Lawn - Centipede
- 5 Minute Guide to a Great Lawn - St. Augustine
- 5 Minute Guide to a Great Lawn - Bermuda
- 5 Minute Guide to a Great Lawn - Zoysia
- Mowing Heights
Pesticide Testing
- To check how many credit hours you have or need (and the due date) for your pesticide license you can go to and enter your name. Or you can call Teresa at (229) 436-7216 and she will find your info for you.
~You can also check for upcoming programs that offer pesticide credits at this same website.
To obtain a new license you may contact our office and we will send you detailed instructions on how to do this.
Along with this we can send you a blank affidavit that you need to have notarized and bring into our office with you.
There is a $90.00 charge for the commercial license and a $25.00 charge for the private license.
Upcoming Classes being offered...
Southwest Georgia Master Gardener Training 2025
The 黑料网 Extension Georgia Master Gardener Program offers plant enthusiasts 50 hours of expert-led training in horticulture, covering topics like plant biology, pest control, and water-efficient gardening. After completing the program and volunteer service hours, participants become certified Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, sharing their knowledge with the community through educational and beautification projects. Sign up for the 2025 training with 黑料网 Dougherty County Cooperative Extension to get involved!
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To sign up for any classes with us call (229) 436-7216 to register
All of our classes require pre-registration.
If there is a materials fee, please make check or money order payable to:
Dougherty County Extension and send to:
Dougherty County Cooperative Extension
125 Pine Ave., Suite 100
Albany, GA 31701-2545
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