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Bleckley County
UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Bleckley County Ag Blog

  • 2025 Group IV Soybean Seeding Rate Trial Results Posted by Derrick Bowen on Oct 7, 2025
    Seeding Rate (seeds/ac) Avg Yield (bu/ac) Seed Cost ($/ac) Gross Revenue ($/ac) Net Return ($/ac) 94,000 74.5 42.97 759.90 716.93 101,000 75.7 46.17 772.48 726.31 120,000 78.1 54.86 796.28 741.42 165,000 78.7 75.43 802.74 727.31 A seeding rate trial was planted on April 16, 2025, with cooperating grower Jerry Newby in Bleckley County to evaluate […]
  • 2025 Corn Variety Trial Results Posted by Derrick Bowen on Oct 7, 2025
    This year, the Bleckley and Twiggs CEC/ANR Agent partnered with UGA Grain Agronomist Dr. Nick Shay and Wade Parker, Southeast District Agronomy Agent, to evaluate corn hybrid performance under local growing conditions on Hall Farms with David and Ben Hall. With help from seed company representatives, eight popular hybrids were planted on March 28 in […]
  • What are These Worms Doing all in my Yard? Posted by Derrick Bowen on Aug 7, 2024
    This summer we have seen high populations of fall armyworms in pastures around Bleckley and Twiggs Counties. Over the last couple of days I have received multiple calls about worms now making their way into residential and public lawns, and it turns out we are seeing fall armyworms. The caterpillar stages of fall armyworm feed […]
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Upcoming Events

  • Jan 7 2026 Annual Blueberry Update Make plans to join us for the 2026 Annual Blueberry Update on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for updates on disease, insect, horticulture, and water management. Speakers scheduled are Dr. Jonathan Oliver (UGA Plant Pathologist), Dr. Ash Sial (UGA Entomologist), Dr. Zilphina Rubio Ames (UGA Horticulturalist), and Jason Mallard (Area Water Agent). Cost to attend is FREE. Lunch will be provided. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is January 5, 2026. Location: The Blueberry Warehouse, 199 Tobacco Lane, Alma, GA 31510 CCA credits, Commercial (Cat. 21), and Private (Cat. 10) pesticide credits have been applied for. For questions, or details on becoming a sponsor of this meeting, please contact the Bacon County Extension Office at 912-632-5601. Register online by clicking into the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxfFXT69qy0u9pLmOP4x_4cntibmZNJoCSzSvwOPVBIeg_VA/viewform Or scan the QR code on the flyer to be directed to the registration page.
    • Alma, GA - (79.0 Miles)
  • Jan 8 - Jan 9 Livestock Judging Certified Coaches' Training 4-H Training
    • Calhoun, GA - (171.0 Miles)
  • Jan 8 2026 UGA Horse Owners Webinar Series: Back to Basics The UGA Horse Owner’s Webinar Series: Back to Basics is designed to help horse owners build a strong foundation in equine care and management. This educational series provides practical, up-to-date, research-based information to develop the knowledge and skills needed for responsible horse ownership. Topics will include: introduction to horse ownership, basic behavior and welfare, nutrition and feeding, health management, economics of ownership, and emergency preparedness. In contrast to prior years, 2026 will have one of two formats: two 45 minute presentations on the same night (1/8 and 1/29) or one 1.5 hour presentation (1/15 and 1/22) to accommodate depth of content and an abbreviated 4-week schedule.
    • Virtual Event
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Below are some of UGA Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.

Production Agriculture

Statewide Variety Testing Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
UGA Weather Network Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Pesticide Safety Education 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
Sustainable Agriculture 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.
Ag Budgets and Economics Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Farmgate Value Report Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.
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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.
Georgia Green Industry Professional Development The UGA 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.
Georgia Green Landscape Stewards 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

Community and School Gardens This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to UGA Extension and other research-based resources.
Lesson Plans and Teacher 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.