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  • Are you a Georgia Bermudagrass Sprigger?

    Savannah Tanner

    We’re updating our UGA Extension Bermudagrass Sprigger List for 2026 and want to make sure your farm or business is on it. If you sell and plant bermudagrass sprigs, fill out our Google Form and get on the list!

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  • Make a case for relief assistance- Hay & Forage Grower

    Savannah Tanner

    Check out this article derived from UGA Extension Forage Team Member, Shanna Reynold’s discussion at AFGC in January. We appreciate all of Shanna’s hardwork and dedication to the forage industry here in Georgia. https://hayandforage.com/article-5202-Make-a-case-for-relief-assistance.html

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  • Winter Forages

    Holly Anderson

    Jeremy Kichler in our previous post discussed the importance of variety selection for winter grazing. Today, Holly Anderson gives some tips to ensure winter forage success. Planting annual cool season forages can increase grazing supply and help stretch hay stores. The most common cool season annual species planted in Georgia are Rye, Oats, Wheat, Triticale,…

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  • Winter Annual Forage Variety Selection

    Jeremy Kichler

    The UGA recommended winter annual forage variety recommendations are available for your viewing pleasure on the UGA OVT website. How does a variety make the recommended list? The recommendations below identify varieties shown to produce above-average yields when planted within the recommended time period for their species and geographic area. What does the Early, Late,…

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  • Fall Armyworm Resources

    Savannah Tanner

    Please check out our fall armyworm resources at this link: https://site.extension.uga.edu/forageteam/fall-armyworm-resources/

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  • “We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” -Thomas Fuller

    Savannah Tanner

    I’ve always heard the saying, “in South Georgia, we are always 3 days from a drought.” This year, in many parts of the state, this proves true. Spring plantings were delayed because it was too wet to get in the field in the latter part of April and throughout May, only for it to turn…

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  • Forage Insect Pests

    Savannah Tanner

    It’s June 11th and the insect pest calls are rolling in and while it’s a little early this year, we are getting calls concerning the two major insect pests of bermudagrass hayfields: bermudagrass stem maggot (BSM) and fall armyworm (FAW). The most important aspect of managing any insect pest in any crop is knowing the…

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  • Managing Internal Parasites in Ruminants through Better Grazing Practices

    Holly Anderson

    Internal parasites are often the #1 health issue producers face with ruminant herds such as cattle, sheep, and goats. It can cause economic loss in many segments of production. Infestations of internal parasites can cause low weight gain, reduced pregnancy rates, reduced weaning weights, reduced milk production, diarrhea, anemia, dull coats, immune suppression, and in severe cases death.  Dewormers are often used…

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  • How to make a weed control plan for pastures and hayfields

    Dr. Lisa Baxter

    Below is an excellent presentation conducted by Dr. Lisa Baxter, UGA Extension Forage Specialist, about making an appropriate weed control plan for your pastures and hayfields.

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  • New Forage Resources Available

    Savannah Tanner

    New Bermudagrass Stem Maggot Management Guide and Video Abstract Click Here for the Management Guide Click Here for the Video Abstract New Bermudagrass Production Guide Click Here for the Production Guide New Georgia Forages YouTube Channel Click Here for the Georgia Forages YouTube Channel UPDATED Forage Budgets for Irrigated Bermuda Hay, Dryland Bermuda Hay, Bahiagrass,…

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