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Below is linked a great publication by Dr. Esendugue Greg Fonsah, along with many other specialists and researchers, dealing with the economics of vegetable production. It contains budgets with a thorough list of variable costs for commodities like: sweet corn, carrots, onions, tomatoes, snap beans, etc. More after the jump: https://agecon.uga.edu/content/dam/caes-subsite/ag-econ/documents/extension/publications/Vegetable%20Production%20Guide.pdf Thanks! Best Wishes, Joshua…
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Planning for next year’s Crisp Co Farm Bureau Market Livestock Show is underway and its starting with a pre-registration meeting for all prospective exhibitors (anyone in 4-H or FFA) and their parents/guardians. The where, when and hows of obtaining, raising and showing hogs/cattle will be touched on at this meeting. Also, a rep from Sunglow,…
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By Rome Ethredge Soybeans Full season soybeans are approaching R7 in many cases. R7, also called the Beginning maturity stage of soybean development, is when you have pretty good leaf yellowing and dropping and most importantly at least one pod per plant turning brown or tan. Pods first loose their green color and then turn…
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Our new Area Pecan Agent, Andrew Sawyer, has been working closely with Specialist/Horticulturalist Lenny Wells since his move from being the Wilcox Co ANR Agent. Some of what he has seen this summer into early fall is outlined in a four page October Newsletter just released. The Newsletter can be access here: SE GA Pecan…
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Yesterday saw great information being shared among producers, crop insurance agents, FSA- and UGA- representatives at the joint producer meeting in Tifton. The conversations were civil though some frustrations remained about the delay in ECP payments as well as the intricacies of payment for pecan yeild loss & damage under WHIP/WHIP+. This meeting will be…
Posted in: Corn, Cotton, Economics, Forage/Pasture, Forestry/Timber/Pines, Grains/Small Grain, Livestock, Peanuts, Pecans, Soybeans, Vegetables, Weather -
Many farmers, homeowners, legislators, representatives of legislators and UGA faculty + staff have pointed out that our hot and dry conditions are worse than the current Drought Monitor designations. Here’s last weeks map: A new report comes out tomorrow (Oct 10). Please if you feel this doesn’t represents our current situation (or even if you…
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“Pest Manager Trainings” are organised around the state by Willie Chance to, using a phrase he bookmarks his emails with, “-help those who protect us from pests.” Willie retired from UGA Extension with more than 30 years experience. I’ve attended one of his training’s and was humbled by how insightful he and his guest speakers…
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The September Equinox is behind us, we’ve officially stepped into Autumn but it certainly doesn’t feel like it. Unseasonably (whatever that means) dry and hot weather is persisting around the state. At times like these, resources like the Drought Monitor (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/) can be helpful to stay abreast of our water needs/usage. Drought maps are updated…
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Come November 21st a joint meeting between UGA, FVSU, and the USDA (yes….acronyms) will be held at the Dougherty Co Extension office for small farmers. The whole meeting will go from 8a to 3p, is free & lunch will be provided. After speaking with Charlie Grace, Extension Agent FVSU CEP, the event contact here is…
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It may sound niche but an association for mosquito control exists in the state and they’re having their annual meeting in our back yard at the Resort and Golf Club on the lake. This insect can be considered the “deadliest” animal on the planet due to the diseases it vectors and, even though many of…
Posted in: Insect