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Appling County Crop E-News

  • Appling County Agronomic Row Crops Update – 7/27/2026 Posted by Will Brown on Jul 27, 2026
    We received some much needed rain in the county this past weekend. Although, I have heard of anywhere from just a quarter inch to up to 1.2″ of rain. This still does not meet the water requirements we need for our cotton and peanuts that are in peak water demand at this time of the […]
  • July 2026 Pecan Update Posted by Will Brown on Jul 10, 2026
    Will Brown’s tips for July Southeast Georgia Pecan Press – July 2026 Mid Season Pecan Update by Lenny Wells. Our pathologist, Dr. Clemen Oliveira has observed some cases of insensitivity development with Miravis Top and Miravis Prime in 2025 and 2026. It is not occurring everywhere, but it has been found in more than one […]
  • Appling County Agronomic Row Crops Update – 7/10/2026 Posted by Will Brown on Jul 10, 2026
    From flood to drought, no in between. It has been 3 weeks since our last adequate rainfall, but we have a good chance of rainfall for next week which will be a little late on timely but much needed. I have seen cotton and peanuts both starting to wilt in dryland fields. Also seen this […]

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.  


Water pouring from a faucetHousehold Water Quality Publications

Is Your Water Safe to Drink?

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.


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.