Wiley Ross Greene
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Southeast Georgia Forestry Field Day on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the UGA Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center (8163 GA-178, Lyons, GA). This program is open to particpants at no cost, and anyone can attend. Participation is limited to the first 75 registrants. Lunch will be served, so…
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UGA Extension will host the Southeast Georgia Forestry Field Day on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the UGA Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center (8163 GA-178, Lyons, GA). This program is open to particpants at no cost, and anyone can attend. Participation is limited to the first 75 registrants.…
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Local cotton and peanut growers are invited to attend the upcoming Cotton & Peanut Maturity Update, hosted by Candler and Evans County Extension, Growers Supply & Gin, Candler Peanut Company, and Candler Gin & Warehouse. This program will provide timely information on cotton defoliation and peanut maturity, helping farmers make informed harvest decisions. Event Details What to Expect This meeting…
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By Ross Greene, UGA Extension ANR Agent, Evans and Candler Counties Cotton growers in Georgia are facing increasing pressure from cotton jassid (Amrasca biguttula biguttula). Updated scouting thresholds and new efficacy trial results are now available to help producers make timely, informed management decisions. Scouting Guidelines When scouting for jassid: Updated Preliminary Threshold Current Field…
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Local cotton and peanut growers are invited to attend the upcoming Cotton & Peanut Maturity Update, hosted by Candler and Evans County Extension, Growers Supply & Gin, Candler Peanut Company, and Candler Gin & Warehouse. This program will provide timely information on cotton defoliation and peanut maturity, helping farmers make informed harvest decisions. Event Details…
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The University of Georgia Extension has recently launched a new website for publications. As part of this transition, redirects and updates are still being finalized. During this time, the online versions of the Georgia Pest Management Handbooks may not be accessible. Agents and clients will have to rely on physical copies of the handbooks while…
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The Effingham County UGA Extension and Effingham County Young Farmers will host a Small Ruminant Workshop and FAMACHA Certification Course on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Honey Ridge Agrcenter in Guyton. The event will take place at the Honey Ridge Arena, located at 477 Honey Ridge Road. Participants…
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By Ross Greene, UGA Extension ANR Agent, Evans and Candler Counties As hurricane season approaches, livestock producers in Georgia should begin preparing now to protect their animals, equipment, and infrastructure. Storms can be unpredictable, but early action can reduce risk and make recovery much easier. Here are a few key recommendations based on guidance from…
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The two-spot cotton leafhopper, more commonly known as the cotton jassid (Amrasca biguttula biguttula), has recently been detected in Georgia cotton fields. Native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Asia, the cotton jassid was first reported in Puerto Rico in 2023, in Florida in early 2025, and was observed in Georgia on July 9,…
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Pecan growers from across Georgia and surrounding areas are invited to attend the 2025 Southeast Georgia Pecan Field Day on Wednesday, August 27. The event will be held at J. G. Shuman Farms, located at 338 Chandler Avenue in Reidsville, Georgia. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 12:00 noon, with a…