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Jacob Kalina

  • Jacob Kalina – ANR Agent, Brooks County – (229) 305-6490 Useful Resources I have been sharing what I can to help with the block grant, but a few thoughts came to mind that may be resources for this and general good resources to have. Current Satellite Images Copernicus: This produces images every 7 days. You…

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  • Cold Weather, Helene Grants, and More

    A couple things that are probably on everyone’s mind. The cold weather moving in and the Helene block grant. Here’s what I know: From the National Weather Service. We are going to be just dipping below freezing. If you have planted early, I wouldn’t worry too much. As yall are making your planting decisions keep…

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  • 2026 Production Meetings

    It’s that time of year again for production meetings. We were able to get everything scheduled for next years meeting early this year. We will be sending out postcards, and I will be sending out reminders as we get closer to the meeting dates. Go ahead and get the dates in your calendars if you’re…

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  • The Cotton Jassid – Brooks County 2025

    The Two Spotted Cotton Leaf Hopper or cotton Jassid has become an emergent problem in Brooks County and across the cotton producing regions of Georgia. This pest is invasive, originating in the Indian sub-continent. Some of the earliest reports of the Jassid in the US were from Florida in late 2024. It was first observed…

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