Agriculture & Natural Resources

Colquitt County Ag Report

App helps fruit growers in Eastern U.S. diagnose disease and insect problems Posted by kc68524 on Jun 20, 2019 Walking through his peach orchard, a farmer notices something he has not seen before on the leaves of a few trees. He quickly pulls out his cell phone and accesses the MyIPM smartphone app. Through a series of descriptions, audio and images, the free mobile app and tool can help...
Sunscald on Tobbaco Posted by kc68524 on May 21, 2019 From – J. Michael Moore Extreme weather conditions this week will be hard on tobacco. Plants that have depleted the supply of moisture in the soil will wilt from the hot sun’s rays on the southwestern side of the plant. Six week old tobacco requires and uses under normal conditions...
Southern Region – Georgia – Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report released on May 20, 2019 Posted by kc68524 on May 21, 2019 Attached is the PDF file for the Southern Region – Georgia – Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report released on May 20, 2019.

Helpful Information

Georgia Private Pesticide Applicator Exam

2017 Crop Production Meetings

Cotton Meeting ~ January 27, 2017 @ 12:00 PM

Tobacco Meeting ~ January 31, 2017 @ 10:00 AM

Vegetable Meeting ~ February 1, 2017 @ 12:00 PM

Pecan Meeting ~ February 14, 2017 @ 12:00 PM

Weed Management/Farmer Appreciation Dinner ~ February 16, 2017 @ 6:00 PM

Peanut Meeting ~ February 27, 2017 @ 12:00 PM

At each meeting, we will have UGA specialists speaking and a meal will be provided, as well as pesticide/CEU credits.

Please make sure to call the office at 229-616-7455 to RSVP for the meetings.

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.

Search for UGA Extension Publications

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.

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.

Email the Ag Agents if more information is needed!!