Agriculture & Natural Resources
Tift County Producer Update Blog
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Weekly County Update 8/12/2026Cotton: Jassid populations remain low, with only a few adults being observed; however, false jassids are becoming much more common. Silverleaf whitefly (SLWF) numbers are beginning to increase; you should stay ahead of infestations. Once whitefly populations build, control becomes much more difficult and costly. Late-planted cotton is at greater risk than early-planted cotton. This […]
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Weekly County Update 8/7/2026Cotton: Areolate mildew is well established in at least one cotton field in the area. Given our current environmental conditions, including high humidity, dense canopies, and intermittent rainfall, this disease has the potential to develop rapidly. Fungicide applications are recommended where areolate mildew is present to help protect yield potential. In the past, azoxystrobin has […]
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“From Forest to Fields” Conservation Field Day & LunchThe Middle South Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District invites producers, landowners, community members, and elected officials to attend From Forest to Fields: A Conservation Field Day & Lunch on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ken & Brian Ponder’s Farm in Tifton, Georgia. The event will feature interactive conservation […]
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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Aug 18 Pickles-Ware County Home Food Preservation Series Join a hands-on class to learn how to safely make cucumber pickles.
- Waycross, GA
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Aug 18 Back to the Basics: A Homesteading Series: Junior Fruit Freezer Jam Workshop (Ben Hill/Irwin/Tift County) Want to learn how to make your own jam without turning on a hot stove this summer? Join us for a fun, interactive workshop where you will learn the super cool science of freezer jam! Get ready to prep, mash, measure, and mix fresh fruit into a delicious treat using safe, researach based methods.
- Tifton, GA
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Aug 18 Back to the Basics: A Homesteading Series: Jam and Jelly Workshop (Ben Hill/Irwin/Tift County) Dive into the delicious would of home food preservation! Join us for a fun, interactive class where you will learn to safely preserve fresh fruit jam like a pro. We will cover all the basics of water bath canning using research-based techniques, and each participant will walk away with a delicious jar of fresh jam to enjoy at home.
- Tifton, GA