Agriculture & Natural Resources
Tift County Producer Update Blog
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Cotton: These warm, wet leaves from this lovely weather are exacerbating areloate mildew. Priaxor and Miravis Top are our best options for areloate. It’s boll rot time too. Unfortunately, there isn’t much we can do about that. I’m seeing more and more jassids in fields. Let me know if you have some or think you might, […]
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Corn: With corn harvest underway.? Please don’t forget that it is a great idea to think about managing weeds such as Palmer amaranth and Benghal dayflower at this time of year.? Remember that Palmer amaranth seed is viable within 2 weeks after pollen shed, and Benghal dayflower can go from seed to seed in about […]
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Peanuts: Late July and early August are generally prime time for foliage-feeding caterpillars in Georgia peanut fields. Caterpillar pressure has been relatively light so far in 2025. However, these hot, dry conditions favor the development of spider mites. Additionally, the application of broad-spectrum insecticides like pyrethroids and acephate can exacerbate mite infestations. If you observe […]
Below are some of 黑料网 Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.
Production Agriculture
Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.
Home & Garden
Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
The 黑料网 Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.
Schools
This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to 黑料网 Extension and other research-based resources.
Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.
Extension News
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In a world where food systems, energy production and environmental health are deeply connected, the VIPR program at 黑料网 empowers students to bridge those fields through research in robotics, agrivoltaics and ecological monitoring. -
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黑料网 collaborates with grassroots organizations to preserve heirloom collards, supporting seed sovereignty and resilient food systems across the South. -
University of Georgia Center for Food Safety researcher Issmat Kassem has dedicated nearly two decades to studying antimicrobial resistance, identified by the World Health Organization as a top-10 public health threat to humanity. Kassem was recently recognized as a ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar for his research studying antimicrobial resistance in water and food.
Upcoming Events:
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Aug 25 - Aug 28 Packinghouse HACCP This course will teach participants how to develop and document a food safety management program for their specific operations.
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Sep 8 - Sep 9 Wildlife Judging Certified Coaches' Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/wildlife/
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