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There’s an upcoming vote on increasing the Pecan Commodity Commission assessment from 1/2 cent a pound to 1 cent per pound. The Agricultural Commodity Commission for Pecans is a farmer funded self-help program providing funding in the areas of research, education, and promotion on behalf of Georgia Pecans. There is also talk of creating a…
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2014 Appling County Hog Show Results February 24, 2014 2014 Participants Grand Champion – Tanner Folsom Buyer: Branch Farm Supply Reserve champion – Macy Hataway Buyer: Circle F Ranch Home Grown Grand Champion – Logan Lastinger Buyer: Griffins Warehouse Home Grown Reserve Champion – Gracey Crosby Buyer: C&W Farms Jasper Tomberlin Scholarship Winner Maysi Campbell…
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I don’t think I’ll ever forget Mothers day 2008. I got a phone call from a man that was about to cut some trees at our farm. He said, “Have you ate yet.” I said, “No”. He replied, “Good. Because once you see all the damage on ya’lls land from the tornado, you’ll be sick.”…
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From Phil Brannen: Based on the best information we can derive from the literature at large, cold-damaged, exposed tissue (leaf and early bloom development) is more susceptible to mummy berry blighting, such as we observed in 2013 in many locations (90% losses in some cases). The blighting aspect of the disease basically wipes out whole…
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Normally this time of year farmers in our area are getting antsy waiting to start planting corn. So, when should corn be planted? The soil temperature is the determining factor on when to start planting. Corn can be planted as soon as temperature and moisture become favorable for seed germination and seedling growth. Soil temperature…
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(Article from Dr. Curt Lacey and Clint Thompson) “For cattlemen that are in the situation where they’re having trouble feeding their cows and the calves are big enough to sell, that’s probably a real smart move for them to go ahead and move those calves right now,” said UGA Extension livestock economist Curt Lacy.…
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The Georgia Junior National Livestock Show is February 20-23 and Appling County is well represented. Participants competing at the Junior National Hog show from Appling County: Katlin Williams Macy Hataway Tanner Folsom Anna Kate Folsom Lilly Altman Autumn Bailey 1,600 pigs and 800 contestants are in Perry, GA competing for top prizes. Congratulation to Macy Hataway…
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Most forage producers realize there are benefits of providing plant nutrients to their pastures, hayfields, and other cropland on an annual basis. Often times the fertilizer application is made without knowing what nutrients are currently in the soil. Fertilizer isn’t cheap, and a soil sample will help make the most of the money spent on…
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I love my job! I get to help people every day, work with some of the best farmers in Georgia, find the best fishing spots in the county when helping with pond questions, learn the best hunting spots when looking at food plots, and I get to enjoy some of my favorite fruit: blueberries and…
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With only one more show left before the Georgia Junior National Livestock show in Perry, GA, the Appling County Livestock Show team has already earned six 1st place awards, 4 class winners, 2 showmanship winners, three 2nd place awards and three 3rd place awards. This past weekend February 8th, 2014 the team competed at the…
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