Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Paraquat Trainings with Sengenta June 2024
There is a mandatory Quiz at the end of the Webinar that will be conducted through the ZOOM, so make sure you stay on until the end of the Webinar to get your credit.
The registration link requires: First and Last Name, Email address, State, Certification Number.
Date & Times of June 5,18,20,25,26. Each date will start at 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
From Our Blog
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Peanut Lesser Cornstalk Borers and Fungicide Trial DataCheck peanut for lesser cornstalk borers (LCB). They love hot, dry weather and fields with lots of exposed soil. Look for moths, silk tubes and silk, damaged stems and larvae. Thresholds will be lower in younger peanuts. 2023 Peanut Fungicide Trial Below are results from last year’s trial summarized in this slide comparing 10 fungicide […]
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Corn Southern Rust and Peanut Herbicide InfoSouthern Rust was found on corn in Decatur County June 4. To date no Southern Corn Rust has been found near Cook Co. Be alert and check fields. I can help ID any potential rust found. Here are some general recommendations; When to start a fungicide application?– when about 20% of field has tasseled. What […]
Upcoming Events
Jul 1
Organic Growers Farmer Field Day
Covington, GA - (179.0 miles)
Newton County Extension and Georgia Organics are co-hosting an Organic Growers Farmer Field Day (OGFFD) on Monday, July 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Oxford College Farm in Oxford, GA.
The field day will include a farm tour led by Daniel Parson, followed by three educational sessions led by researchers and experts from UGA Entomology and UGA Extension geared towards transitioning and Certified Organic farmers.
Educational Session 1: Effects of soil fertility on plant health and insects (UGA Entomology - Dr. William Snyder and Carly Sharp & UGA Extension - Gabrielle LaTora)
Educational Session 2: Science of soil fertility and creating fertility management plans (Oxford College Farm - Daniel Parson)
Educational Session 3: Organic pesticide management and application workshop (UGA Entomology – Dr. Alton Sparks)
Jul 8 - Jul 9
ServSafe Manager Training
Lakeland, GA - (20.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides Georgia’s food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® Manager program.
The ServSafe® Manager training includes the latest textbook, study materials, exam session, light refreshments, and 1 ½ days of training and review leading up to testing. The cost is $150.00 per person. Registration is required. Textbooks will be available for pick-up at time of registration at the Extension Office.
Registration is held at the Lanier County Extension Office, 162 West Thigpen Avenue, Suite A, Lakeland, GA 31635. For more information contact LeeAnne Cordell at 229-482-3895.
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.
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.