{"id":1045,"date":"2026-06-29T12:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/?p=1045"},"modified":"2026-06-29T13:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T17:09:55","slug":"southeast-georgia-cattle-update-july-23-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/2026\/06\/southeast-georgia-cattle-update-july-23-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Southeast Georgia Cattle Update July 23, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2026\/06\/SE-GA-Cattle-Update-Flyer-2026-792x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Flyer promoting the Southeast Georgia Cattle Update on Thursday, July 23, from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Grown Resource Center, 25 South Terrell Street, Metter, Georgia. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Topics include maximizing forage and feed resources, forage irrigation options, late-season summer annuals, late-season hayfield management, and planning for winter annuals. Speakers are Dr. Pedro Carvalho, Jason Mallard, Ross Greene, and Savannah Tanner. Participants can earn one hour each of Georgia pesticide recertification credit in Categories 10 and 21. Coffee, refreshments, and lunch are provided. For more information or to register, contact Evans County Extension at 912-739-1292, Candler County Extension at 912-685-2408, or Emanuel County Extension at 478-237-1226.\" class=\"wp-image-1046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2026\/06\/SE-GA-Cattle-Update-Flyer-2026-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2026\/06\/SE-GA-Cattle-Update-Flyer-2026-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2026\/06\/SE-GA-Cattle-Update-Flyer-2026-768x993.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2026\/06\/SE-GA-Cattle-Update-Flyer-2026-1188x1536.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2026\/06\/SE-GA-Cattle-Update-Flyer-2026.jpg 1237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help producers address these challenges, UGA Extension will host the <strong>2026 Southeast Georgia Cattle Update<\/strong> on <strong>Thursday, July 23<\/strong>, at the <strong>Georgia Grown Resource Center<\/strong> in Metter. Registration will begin at <strong>9:00 a.m.<\/strong>, with educational presentations starting promptly at <strong>9:15 a.m.<\/strong> Lunch will be provided following the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year&#8217;s meeting will focus on practical strategies to help producers maximize forage production, make efficient use of available water, manage hayfields during dry conditions, and begin planning for fall and winter forage production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presentations will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maximizing Soil Moisture in Forages<\/strong> \u2013 Jason Mallard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forage Irrigation Options<\/strong> \u2013 Jason Mallard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Late-Season Hayfield Management<\/strong> \u2013 Savannah Tanner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximizing Forage &amp; Feed Resources<\/strong> \u2013 Dr. Pedro Carvalho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Late-Season Summer Annuals<\/strong> \u2013 Ross Greene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Planning for Winter Annuals<\/strong> \u2013 Savannah Tanner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you manage improved pastures, produce hay, or rely on annual forages for grazing, this meeting will provide timely, research-based recommendations to help you navigate the remainder of the growing season while preparing for the months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants will also have the opportunity to earn <strong>1 hour of Georgia pesticide recertification credit in Category 10<\/strong> and <strong>1 hour in Category 21<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, July 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registration:<\/strong> 9:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program:<\/strong> 9:15 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lunch:<\/strong> 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><br>Georgia Grown Resource Center<br>25 South Terrell Street<br>Metter, GA 30439<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RSVP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please RSVP by <strong>Monday, July 20<\/strong>, to assist with meal planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Candler County Extension:<\/strong> 912-685-2408<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evans County Extension:<\/strong> 912-739-1292<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emanuel County Extension:<\/strong> 478-237-1226<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage all cattle, hay, and forage producers to attend this timely educational program. We look forward to seeing you in Metter on July 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-081551d1-8319-4244-9dee-493320e61e82\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2026\/06\/SE-GA-Cattle-Update-Flyer-2026.jpg\">Printable Version of the Flyer 2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2026\/06\/SE-GA-Cattle-Update-Flyer-2026.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-081551d1-8319-4244-9dee-493320e61e82\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To help producers address these challenges, UGA Extension will host the 2026 Southeast Georgia Cattle Update on Thursday, July 23, at the Georgia Grown Resource Center in Metter. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m., with educational presentations starting promptly at 9:15 a.m. Lunch will be provided following the program. 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