Forage/Livestock
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Did you know there are two places in the county with weather stations that you can view the current live conditions at any time? This could be very helpful in making pesticide application decisions. One weather station being right here at the Burke County Extension Office! To see the weather at the Extension Office simply…
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Happy Friday! I wanted to share a brief winter weather update here before the weekend. Best I can tell is the winter storm will remain around and north of the I-20 corridor. It does not mean Burke County is totally in the clear, but it is a good sign for this area. Our most likely…
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Good Afternoon, I wanted to deliver a timely weather update to you all. Please share with others who may need it. I may share more information as the forecast evolves if there is significant information needed to share. I have compiled some Emergency Resources at this link should you need assistance in food safety, generator…
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Pam Knox, Director of UGA Weather Network has shared a weather update- Please read below. “This weekend we are likely to see some unusually strong storms and potential tornadoes moving through the state, especially overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. The center of action today will be along a line from Iowa to Mississippi, but that…
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Are you interested in growing alfalfa interseeded into your current forage situation? Check out this Field Day and Workshop by visiting this link AITS 2025 Beef Logo until March 21, 2025.
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Do you currently have a licensed/incorporated business-example is your farm in an LLC? Are you aware of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Filing Requirement? Please read through this article from Georgia Farm Bureau and reach out to your CPA/Lawyer to determine if the CTA applies to you and your business/entity.
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This update has come from the director of the UGA Weather Network. Please see below. Over the last day, the area of potential development in the western Caribbean has become much more organized and has been designated as Invest 97 by the National Hurricane Center. This designation means the disturbance has become well-enough established to…
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When was the last time you pulled a water sample on that water you fill the spray rig with? Do you have any idea what the pH is of the water you put in the spray tank? Most likely the well at “the shop” has a very different pH than the deep well for the…
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UGA Extension was recently informed that a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in Sumter Co., Georgia. The outbreak is on a commercial duck operation. The operation is large enough that USDA/APHIS will put export restrictions in place for poultry. It is important to remember that migratory waterfowl are natural carriers of…
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August 9th