Forages
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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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Robyn Stewart I hope that you are still maintaining your social distancing and prioritizing the health of yourselves and your loved ones. With that said, I know many of us have started to enjoy time with close families and friends as Georgia starts reducing COVID restrictions on events and gatherings. The other day as I…
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Robyn Stewart An excessive amount of weeds in a pasture or hayfield can be unsightly and unattractive at best, and may also significantly decrease the quality and stand life of desirable forage species at worst. A weed is defined as any plant growing where you don’t want it to. For example, crabgrass growing in a…
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Robyn Stewart As temperatures start to rise and the sun starts to shine, the Extension office starts to get more requests for help on weed management in lawns. For many residents the presence of weeds in their lawns can be an issue throughout the spring and summer. There are several ways to start combating summer…
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Robyn Stewart If you are following the Lincoln County UGA Extension Facebook page, you may have seen a photo skim across your timeline this week comparing a warm season pasture with a cool season planting. In Georgia, one of our biggest advantages in the livestock industries is our ability to grow and graze forage throughout…
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Robyn Stewart As we’ve discussed the past two weeks, 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. Additional…
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Robyn Stewart Here in the Southeast, we are no stranger to a variety of summer weather but over the past month we have watched the typical Georgia summer devolve into a severe region-wide drought. The October 8th Georgia Drought Monitor identified that over 50% of the state is in a state of severe drought and…