Agriculture & Natural Resources
What is a UGA 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.
Appling County Crop E-News
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Cold and potentially snowy weather next week – Pam KnoxIf you watch social media for weather news, you will have noticed that another blast of very cold air is expected early next week starting on Sunday and lasting through Thursday. Many parts of the state will experience morning temperatures into the teens and some areas of the state may stay below freezing for a […]
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Recap of 2025 Appling County Peanut Production MeetingNotice at the end of this newsletter, the 2025 Georgia Corn Short Course has been postponed. There was a good turnout at the 2025 Appling County Peanut Production Meeting. See the attached PDFs below for handouts given at the meeting if you were not able to attend. I would like to thank our speakers Dr. […]
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Recent UGA Cotton and Peanut Podcasts / Cold Weather AheadTalkin/ Cotton Podcast – Season 1, Episode 20 Below is a link to episode 20 of the Talkin’ Cotton Podcast, where we discussed the federal economic and disaster assistance that was voted on and approved (12/21/24), and will provide some much needed relief for Georgia growers. Remember that this link takes you to buzzsprout, but […]
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 Publications
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 Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (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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Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (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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Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (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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Viral Protection University of Georgia entomologists are seeking answers about how parasitic wasp biology has developed to use viruses to ensure offspring survival.
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Radon Action Month Prolonged exposure to high levels of radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., surpassed only by smoking.
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A Doctor's Journey After volunteering at South Georgia Medical Center as a child, University of Georgia biological science graduate Colby Ruiz returned to Valdosta to join the vascular surgery team last summer.
Pecan Updates
The UGA Pecan Extension Blog is designed to provide timely information relevant to pecan production in Georgia for use by county extension agents and pecan producers.