Agriculture & Natural Resources
Tift County Producer Update Blog
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Hurricane IsaiasPam Knox gave us an update on the Isaias situation. Tropical Storm Isaias is headed north towards the Gulf Coast, where it will probably make landfall as a hurricane (possibly a major one) somewhere between Mississippi and the western panhandle of Florida overnight Friday into Saturday. The Gulf is at a record-high temperature, which is […]
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Cotton Defoliation 10/5/2026I probably wouldn’t this week, but if you need to or are willing to gamble, here is what I’d use. Forecast shows a good chance of rain all week. OR
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John Deere Cotton Picker Yield Monitor and Handler Weight CalibrationThis is a great article by Dr. Wes Porter and his team on calibrating yield monitors and handler weight in JD cotton pickers. Let me know if you need any help with this. https://precisionagirrigation.extension.uga.edu/2026/09/calibrating-handler-weight-and-yield-monitor-on-a-john-deere-cotton-picker/
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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Oct 8 - Oct 12 State 4-H/FFA Market Lamb & Market Goat Show https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/georgia-4-h-and-ffa-state-livestock-shows/
- Perry, GA
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Oct 13 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2: Small Ruminant Production Develop the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for successful sheep and goat production. Topics include animal selection and nutrition, pasture management, predator control, herd health, parasite management, meat production, and more. There will be a hands-on lab on October 22nd from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Athens. We highly recommend taking Part 1: Small Business in addition to this course. Part 1 will take place September 22nd-October 1st at the same location.
- Lincolnton, GA