Agriculture & Natural Resources
Tift County Producer Update Blog
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Cotton Update 6/4/2026Jassids As of today (6/4/26), no Jassids have been detected in Georgia. Dr. Roberts, his crew, and many agents across South Georgia have been scouting, but we haven’t found any yet. We will continue to monitor and track them throughout the season. I think it was July 10th when we discovered them last year. Early […]
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Cotton Market UpdateFrom Dr. Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council: Over the past 8 weeks, cotton prices have risen sharply, reaching the mid-80s in the first week of May, the highest level in two years. The rally reflects a shift in market sentiment along with global supply concerns. The upward movement was largely driven by a reversal in […]
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.
Upcoming Events:
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Jun 11 Canning Green Beans - Coweta County Food Preservation Workshop Join a hands-on class and learn how to pressure can green beans. Learn the ways to properly preserve low acid foods and how to properly use a pressure canner.
- Newnan, GA
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Jun 13 Food Preservation Class - Water Bath Canning and Steam Bath Canning Salsa Ready to learn how to can your own delicious Salsa? Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 9 AM - 12 PM for a hands-on class covering boiling water bath canning and steam canning! $25 Registration Includes: * 3 hours of hands-on instruction * Recipe for homemade Strawberry Jam * 1 jar of your very own canned salsa to take home * A UGA Canvas tote bag Space is limited to 8 participants per session, and registration is required!
- Cairo, GA
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Jun 13 Salsa Canning Class Join us for a fun and hands-on class to learn how to preserve summer's bounty of tomatoes and peppers in a salsa that you can enjoy all year long! RSVP required by June 5th. Contact the Candler County Extension Office at 912-685-2408 to secure your spot!
- Metter, GA