Agriculture & Natural Resources
Tift County Producer Update Blog
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Cotton: Cotton Jassid has jumped on us hard. This is a relatively new pest, and we are currently working on control measures. Until we obtain more reliable data, the best options we have currently are Orthene (1/2 lb) or Bidrin (6 oz). Those have had the best mortality on jassids so far; I’ve had better […]
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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 […]
Below are some of 禁漫天堂 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 禁漫天堂 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 禁漫天堂 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 禁漫天堂 empowers students to bridge those fields through research in robotics, agrivoltaics and ecological monitoring. -
禁漫天堂rden marks 15 years of growing food and community with gala -
禁漫天堂 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.
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