Wiley Ross Greene
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Landowners and pond managers in Southeast Georgia are invited to attend a Pond Management Workshop on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, beginning at 9:30 AM at the Evans County Public Fishing Area in Claxton. This educational program is designed to help pond owners improve water quality, manage aquatic weeds, and maintain productive fish populations in private…
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Ross Greene, UGA Extension Agent, Evans and Candler Counties As we move toward spring each year, many gardeners begin thinking about getting an early start on planting. Vegetable transplants start showing up in local stores, and a few warm afternoons can make it feel like gardening season has officially arrived. However, warm-season vegetables planted too…
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Tattnall-Evans-Candler County Extension will be hosting our Cotton Production Meeting on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 12:00 noon at the Tattnall County Extension Office in Reidsville. This will be the final meeting in the 2026 winter production meeting series for Tattnall, Evans, and Candler Counties. This program will provide research-based information to assist cotton producers…
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Georgia applicators who plan to purchase or apply Engenia, Stryax, or Tavium in 2026 must complete the Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) 2026 Georgia State-Specific Dicamba Training prior to application. As outlined in the official 2026 UPW training announcement flyer (posted at the bottom of the post), all applicators must hold a valid private or commercial…
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Cotton growers across southeast Georgia experienced a variable production season in 2025. As input costs remain high and weather conditions continue to fluctuate, variety selection plays a critical role in managing risk and maximizing yield potential. To provide locally generated data, UGA Extension conducted a multi-county on-farm cotton variety trial across both dryland and irrigated…
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UGA Extension offices in Tattnall, Evans, and Candler Counties will offer a coordinated series of 2026 Production Meetings for growers across the region. These meetings are part of an area-wide approach that allows participants to choose the programs most relevant to their operations. Participants will receive research-based updates from UGA Extension specialists and partners on production topics that support…
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Winter weather in Georgia rarely follows a consistent pattern. Instead of long periods of steady cold, we often see rapid temperature swings combined with rain, wind, and muddy conditions. These winter weather extremes can place significant stress on cattle, even when temperatures are not exceptionally low. Understanding when cold stress occurs and how to respond…
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AgSouth Crop Insurance will host Spring Crop Insurance Update meetings in January for producers preparing for the 2026 growing season. These meetings will focus on recent policy changes and new program options that may impact crop insurance and risk management decisions. Program topics will include updates related to the One Big Beautiful Bill and an…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced per-acre commodity payment rates under the one-time Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. This program provides direct assistance to producers based on 2025 planted acres to help offset increased production costs and market disruptions.Payments will be administered through USDA Farm Service Agency offices, with pre-filled applications sent to eligible…
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A soil sample is a lot like taking inventory of your food pantry before you start cooking a meal. Before beginning a project, most people check to see what they already have on hand and then make a list of what they need to buy. Soil sampling works the same way. Instead of cans and…
Posted in: Soil Management