rlstew2
-
Robyn Stewart As we started back to school last week, I had several thoughts that I wanted to share with Lincoln County. First, I’d like to let everyone know that we have officially moved to our new building! Located at 2080 Rowland-York Drive, the new Lincoln County Agricultural Center is an exciting asset to Lincoln…
Posted in: 4-H -
Many people consider a day on the water with a good friend, a cold drink, and fish on the hook a small piece of heaven. While we are blessed in Lincoln County to have extensive water access on the lake, many good fishing opportunities present themselves in farm ponds and other inland areas. In order…
Posted in: Misc. -
I had a client come in last week who has been having issues with extensive root damage on the plants in her gardens. The culprit? Nematodes. Nematodes are microscopic parasitic worms that live in the soil and can have a huge impact on plant growth and development. Georgia is one of the top 4 producers…
-
Robyn Stewart Lincoln County is home to a large number of cattle and livestock, which means we also produce quite a bit of hay and forage. Each year at the Sunbelt Agricultural Expo there is a new winner crowned for the Southeastern Hay Contest. In 2019 Mr. Loring Heard of the Chennault Plantation here in…
Posted in: Forages -
Robyn Stewart Some of you may know that my background is primarily in equine and livestock nutrition and I am often asked what supplements I recommend. Supplements are products added into a feeding program to solve a problem or help improve an animal’s health or wellbeing. They are available for almost any species, from livestock…
Posted in: Animal Agriculture -
Robyn Stewart When I was growing up, my mother had a variety of rose bushes planted in our houses’ landscape. Most years, I would play in the yard and watch these metallic green and copper beetles in the roses and on the leaves of the rose bushes. These beetles, called Japanese beetles (popillia japonica) are…
Posted in: Insects and Pests -
Robyn Stewart Did you know that Georgia is the #1 state for pecan production in the United States? Typically, pecan harvest occurs between October and November for commercial orchards, but homeowners can often harvest year-round. Pecans are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, as well as fiber—they make a good addition to any…
-
Robyn Stewart About a decade ago, hay producers in Georgia began noticing a decline in their bermudagrass fields characterized by a bronze appearance. This bronze color was caused by the chlorosis and death of the top two to three leaves of the plant, which showed obvious evidence of insect damage and decay when examined more…
Posted in: Insects and Pests -
Robyn Stewart According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 465 people in 42 states have contracted salmonella that was directly linked to their backyard flock or farm fresh eggs. Of the 465 people affected, 86 individuals were hospitalized, and one person in Oklahoma died. With COVID-19 resulting in lower food availability in…
Posted in: Food -
Robyn Stewart Summer in Georgia provides some of the best grazing opportunity for our cattle operations, but also presents the challenge of external parasites. External parasites can limit productivity and affect a producer’s bottom line if not managed appropriately. Animals with a high external parasite load will lose weight, reduce meat/milk production, transmit diseases, reduce…