Forages
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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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Over the holidays, Lincoln County and the surrounding area experienced some of the lowest temperatures on record in many years. Last week, those temperatures hiked back into the 60’s. I want to start this week just by recognizing the hard work of our county employees that worked endlessly to repair water pipes and assist people…
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If you’ve been reading my column for some time now, you may have heard me talk once or twice (or perhaps more often!) about cool season grasses, especially as it relates to winter grazing. I had some grading work done on my property in the fall and we used an annual ryegrass as a ground…
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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…
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