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Colquitt County Ag Report

News, events, and happenings in Colquitt County agriculture.

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  • FIREWEED

    This time of year I get phone calls, txt messages and office visits from concerned people about stinging nettle or fireweed (Urtica chamaedryoides) and how to control it in area hayfields and pastures. Fireweed leaves look similar to strawberry leaves.  This pest has square stems and small pale green flower clusters.  Small stinging hairs are found on […]

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  • UPW Training in Colquitt County on Friday, March 17th!!

    Just a reminder that a UPW training will be held at the Colquitt County Extension office on Friday, March 17th at 9 am. If you are interested in attending or have questions please contact the Colquitt County Extension office at 229-616-7455. Using Pesticides Wisely – Georgia 2023.1. As mandated by federal labels, one must hold […]

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  • Colquitt County Peanut Meeting

    Peanut Meeting – Friday, February 10, 2023Colquitt County Ag Complex @ 12:00 PM A meal will be served and CCA and Pesticide Credits will be offered our UGA guest speakers include Bob Kemerait, Scott Monfort, and Mark Abney we look forward to seeing you therePlease RSVP – 229-616-7455 Thank you for your time, Jeremy KichlerColquitt […]

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  • Bart Davis named 2023 Georgia Farmer of the Year

    Published on 02/02/23 By Amanda Budd Bart Davis doesn’t seek out accolades or praise, but through an impressive dedication to his farm and the industry, honor found him at this year’s Georgia Ag Forecast presentation, where he was recognized as 2023 Georgia Farmer of the Year. University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean Nick Place awarded Davis at the […]

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  • Peanut Meeting

    Friday, February 10, 2023 @ 12:00PMA meal will be served and CCA and Pesticide credits will be offeredUGA guest speakers include Bob Kemerait, Scott Monfort and Mark Abney Please RSVP – 229-616-7455

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  • 2023 Colquitt County Ag Sponsorship Information

    2023 Colquitt County Ag Sponsor Information

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  • Colquitt County Cattleman’s Meeting

    Tuesday – January 17, 2023 | 7:00 PM Colquitt County Ag Complex

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  • 2023 Vegetable Meeting

    Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | 12:00 PM | Colquitt County Ag Complex

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  • 2023 Colquitt County Production Meetings

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  • How winter cold affects Georgia crops and landscape plants

    By Heather Kolich With an October freeze followed by a relatively balmy December capped with several consecutive days of subfreezing temperatures, Georgia weather has experienced a few unexpected weather events from autumn into winter. Temperatures at both ends of the spectrum can affect the development of fruit crops during the dormant season, including blueberries and peaches, […]

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