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  • 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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  • Let us help get the word out… Do you have any special product promotions? Home delivery? Curbside pickup? Let us help get the word out. Complete this form (https://bit.ly/ag-connect) and we’ll promote it to the public through our website (https://t.uga.edu/5TB) and the social media accounts of our extensive network of county Extension offices throughout the…

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  • Below is a pdf and registration links explaining the format for the last four remaining UPW trainings being held April 21st through April 23rd. This will be an online training. Bulloch https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QQLSPi7aTiq869rhy9Gi8A Laurens https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ZdJp262SkyG19nQFH_vtw Early https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RtsRK88CQlq7QF35lxJL_A Tift https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_42CPH2-8QkWcVtZ459fgNg

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  • The Brooks County Pecan Meeting scheduled for March 19th at noon has been cancelled.

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  • Brooks County Extension will be hosting a Farm Bill Meeting at noon on January 22nd at the Brooks County Ag Building.

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  • There will be a baleage and silage short course held in Moultrie, GA on February 26th at the Sunbelt Expo. This is an all day short course that is $80 to attend and includes lunch and program materials. Below is the tentative schedule and the link to register. https://georgiaforages.caes.uga.edu/event/2019-baleage-and-silage-short-course—forsyth–ga1.html  

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  • Feral Swine Workshop

    Feral swine are a problem for many producers and landowners in Brooks County.  In an effort to provide you additional information and control options, we are hosting a feral swine workshop on January 7th from 9am-1pm, conducted by Middle South GA Conservation District.  Please make plans to attend to gain valuable information for additional methods…

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  • Just a reminder……… The initial weigh in for all hogs participating in the Brooks County Hog Show will be held on Monday, November 26 from 1-6pm at the Ag Building Livestock Annex. For anyone needing the have hogs bled, for State or Jackpot shows, the vet will be available from 3-6pm. Questions?  Call the Brooks…

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