Interested in beekeeping? You’re in luck! The Young Harris Beekeeping Institute is hosting its 30th anniversary event on May 18-21 in Young Harris, Georgia. All levels of beekeepers are welcome, and we can’t wait to see you there. Check out the event details.
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The Georgia Crop Progress and Condition Report for the week ending May 9, 2022.
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From healthcare providers and nonprofits to county officials and faith leaders, the 2022 Farm Stress Conference welcomes all who want to further their efforts in combatting farm stress within our communities. The goal of this event is to learn from each other, connect communities with existing resources and establish partnerships…
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With all the advanced planting technology available today, numerous planting metrics including population, singulation, and spacing quality can be displayed and mapped simultaneously on the planter displays, also commonly referred to as seed monitors. In precision ag, planting data is gaining more interest recently as it can provide valuable insights…
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Georgia Clean Day is a program that gives everyone an opportunity to discard old, unusable, or cancelled pesticides to a hazardous waste contractor for disposal. Pesticides in leaking containers or disposed of improperly may cause environmental damage by contaminating water supplies or harming people and wildlife. Some pesticides that have…
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As temperatures begin to rise, so do external parasites on livestock. One new external parasite for Georgia livestock producers is the Asian Longhorned Tick. This tick was found in Pickens County, Georgia in 2021. The Asian Longhorned tick is native to eastern Asia, and in 2017, the USDA confirmed that…
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The Georgia Crop Progress and Condition Report for the week ending April 18, 2022.
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Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. The economic impact of damage caused by feral swine in Georgia is estimated at $150 million. A group of agricultural and natural resource organizations are partnering to bring Georgia’s top…
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The Georgia Crop Progress and Condition Report for the week ending April 11, 2022.
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