Forages
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Regardless of where you live in the county, odds are good that Hurricane Helene left storm debris on your property. After the storm, Lincoln County cleared 104,551 cubic yards or 3,867 loads of debris off of public county roads. If you’re like me, you cleared enough of your property to get it functional; but there…
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Did you know that the Extension office can provide recommendations for landscape plant options to meet your needs? Many landscapes are designed with specific focal plants such as flowers, shrubs, and trees, or even a nice lawn. However, there is another category of planting I find is often neglected but can provide significant value and…
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I recently had a call from a gentleman who had cleared some property around a house and was looking for a good ground cover to hold the soil and look nice as he prepared to sell it. While I’ve written fairly frequently about the benefits of cool-season annual grass species such as annual ryegrass for…
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With Masters Week upon us, I was asked if I could highlight some of the agriculture related to the Augusta National Golf Course and famous tournament – in all honesty, I’m surprised I haven’t thought to do this before now! Prior to 1856, the property on which the Augusta National sits was an indigo plantation.…
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Planting a variety of trees on your property can enhance it’s natural beauty, provide shade, and attract wildlife with shelter and food. We often recommend planting trees in the fall in Georgia, since this allows the root system of the plant to get established before the hot and dry demands of the next summer. One…
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My personal horse Webb lives at a local farm here in Lincoln County, along with 6 other equids and 6 or so goats. The property consists of exclusively warm-season grasses, so as we head into cold weather, the grazing is slowing down and we’re looking ahead to feeding hay. Every year I write about hay…
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In Georgia, livestock farmers have a unique advantage: they can continue to grow and feed their animals on fresh forage even during the winter months. This ability to manage a year-round forage system is crucial for keeping livestock healthy while minimizing expenses. The key lies in extending the grazing seasons and making sure the forage…
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Did you know that the UGA Soil, Plant, and Water Laboratory provides testing services and expert recommendations for resource management to Georgia residents? Soil and water testing is essential for homeowners and producers alike, but there are a variety of other tests that Lincoln County Extension can provide. A soil test is used to determine…
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I thought I was being proactive the other week discussing the tree problems that can occur when we get big storms; but it seems lately I’m getting more calls about general tree health. Tree issues tend to compound over time, so it’s important that we notice tree decline earlier rather than later. Let’s cover a…
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Last week we saw a pretty strong storm front come through Lincoln County, resulting in power outages, downed trees, and damage to property. Once the immediate effects like power outages have been fixed, homeowners have to manage the longer-term issues with storm damaged trees. This week, I wanted to provide some brief guidelines on how…
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