Wiley Ross Greene
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With the extreme temperatures coming up in the next few days, taking a few extra steps could make a big difference in keeping your show animals safe and comfortable. The next several days are shaping up to be especially challenging for small ruminants like sheep and goats, which are particularly vulnerable to heat stress. Whether…
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Fall armyworms (FAW) are one of the most devastating pests of forage crops in the Southeast, capable of wiping out an entire field seemingly overnight. Recent reports indicate a rapid increase in FAW activity across the region, so it’s critical for producers to begin monitoring their pastures and hayfields now before significant economic damage occurs.…
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As we gear up for hunting season, now is a great time to start thinking about your food plot strategy. While many folks are eager to plant cool-season forages like oats, wheat, and rye, it’s still too hot in most areas during early bow season for those crops to establish well. That’s where buckwheat steps…
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July 9, 2025 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), which will provide up to $16 billion in relief payments to farmers and ranchers impacted by qualifying natural disasters during the 2023 and 2024 crop years. This program is authorized by Congress and…
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Cotton producers and industry professionals are invited to attend the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Mid-Year Meeting and the UGA Cotton Pre-Harvest Workshop on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center, 847 Plant Dr, Statesboro, GA 30458. This annual event brings together growers, researchers, and policymakers to discuss timely topics and provide valuable updates heading…
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By Jason Mallard UGA Extension Water Agent, David Hall, UGA Extension Water Educator, Phillip Edwards, UGA Water Agent, Wesley Porter, UGA Extension Precision Ag and Irrigation Specialist, and Ross Greene, UGA Extension ANR Agent, Candler and Evans Counties, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension As we move into the heart of summer, most of Georgia’s peanut…
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Citrus growers and industry professionals from across Southeast Georgia are invited to attend the Southeast Citrus Update, taking place on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center (VOVRC), located at 8163 Hwy 178, Lyons, GA 30436. The event begins at 9:30 a.m., and lunch will be served. Hosted by UGA…
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By Ross Greene, UGA Extension ANR Agent – Evans and Candler Counties As we move into the late summer stretch, many corn fields across Southeast Georgia are nearing the final stages of grain fill, making now the time to start watching for the right window to terminate irrigation. Knowing when to stop watering is a…
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Pecan producers throughout Georgia are beginning to see some nut drop and are also approaching the optimal window for leaf tissue sampling. Below is a summary of key updates and recommendations from Dr. Lenny Wells, UGA Extension Pecan Specialist: Nut Drop – What You Need to Know Leaf Sampling – Now is the Time Insect…
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By Ross Greene, UGA Extension ANR Agent and Ashleigh Geurin, UGA Extension FACS Agent – Candler and Evans Counties As summer rolls into Southeast Georgia, it brings with it one of the most anticipated harvests of the season: watermelons. Whether you’re a backyard gardener, a roadside market shopper, or browsing the produce aisle at the…
Posted in: Watermelon