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It seems our introduction to summer has arrived, and with it, Extension offices across the state are getting many calls about problems with lawn and turfgrass. During this transition time when warm-season grasses are exiting dormancy, they are at an increased risk of developing disease. This week, I wanted to chat a bit about some…
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Lincoln County 4-H has a long history of success with club meetings, project achievement, and other fun activities. Back in 2020 with COVID-19 just starting up, Jodi Coon, long-time Lincoln County 4-H program assistant moved on to a new challenge. Over the past two years, Lincoln County Extension has been working with UGA, the Board…
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Did you know that Georgia is the top pecan producing state in the U.S, and that pecans contribute approximately $285 million to Georgia’s economy each year? Pecan farms range in scale from small operations of less than an acre all the way up to operations with thousands of acres. In 2021, Lincoln County UGA Extension…
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Spring is, without a doubt, one of my favorite times of year, even in spite of the weather fluctuations we’ve been having. Days of sunshine and blue skies, watching the world turn green, and calves playing in pastures always bring a lightness to my heart and a smile to my face. The other thing heralded…
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The Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District, the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, and Lincoln County UGA Extension collaborated to host an educational field day for youth in the Lincoln County High School Agricultural Education program last week at Double Branches Farm and Produce Market. With agriculture one of Georgia’s number #1 industries, youth…
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Last week as I did some work around my property, I noticed an increase in lawn weeds- namely hairy plantain- in my yard. As we start to have warmer weather and spring showers, lawn weed pressure is going to increase. This is a great time of year to start working on managing weeds before they…
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If you read last week’s article, it’s no surprise to you that farm production expenses are expected to increase over 7% this year. In livestock industries, where profit margins are low to begin with, producers can’t afford to overlook the impact their added expenses will have on their bottom line. There are two primary tactics…
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With the weather heats up and more folks spending time outside, the risk of encountering a number of undesirable pests increases. Nothing makes me feel quite as squirmy and uncomfortable as the idea of a tick crawling on, or worse, biting me. While most tick bites are relatively harmless, some types of ticks can carry…
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Did you know that in 2020, the average American spent 10.8% of their disposable income on food? By the end of 2021, that number had increased to over 12%, and it continues to climb today. Even with this increase, the United States has the lowest food cost in the world. One of the discussions I’ve…
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Spring in the south can sometimes be a tough season for plant lovers and gardeners. With temperatures in the past few weeks getting into the seventies and eighties during the day, some folks may have gotten a bit too excited that winter was officially past. Alas, spring freezes are not uncommon- we had one last…
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