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When most people think about donkeys, a few common ideas come to mind: they’re stubborn, easy to take care of, and basically just small horses. In reality, none of those are quite true. Donkeys are one of the most misunderstood livestock species, and that misunderstanding often leads to well-meaning but incorrect care. Whether you own…
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been out on several orchard and backyard fruit tree calls, and we recently hosted an apple grafting class for around 30 participants who grafted 150 new trees to plant. The questions I’ve been asked range from lack of fruit set and small fruit development to fire blight, pruning, and…
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If you had asked me back in January how I expected our spring to play out, being several months into extreme drought with no end in sight was not on my radar. Unfortunately, the current drought is now a hot topic of conversation everywhere I go—whether I’m speaking with homeowners, farmers, livestock producers, or others…
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It seems that every time I write a drought article, rain is forecast within the next few days. Unfortunately, we are in such a significant rainfall deficit that even one to three inches of rain is not enough to improve conditions. As of 5/21/26, more than 78.73% of Georgia is experiencing extreme drought, and we…
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Last week, a homeowner called concerned about insects in his lawn. They had installed new sod during the dormant season last winter, but were now overrun with tiny bugs, primarily around the edges of the sod. Those areas were beginning to show patches of discoloration and decline. I was able to head out and take…
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Here is my paragraph block. Visit the Equine Resource Page for more information about available horse-related resources. Alternatively, Email Robyn Stewart for more information.
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School has let out, summer is here, and with it comes new (old) challenges in the Extension office. Every summer, we receive a few questions about pond weeds and algae from individuals looking for treatment and management options of these problems. There are several types of weeds that can be a nuisance in a…
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Conservation is defined as action taken to “prevent wasteful use of a resource” or “careful maintenance and upkeep of a natural resource to prevent it from disappearing.” Conservation allows us to care for resources like soil, water, air, energy, plants, and animals with a long-term goal of sustainability for the future. Whether you live on…
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Immediate Responses, Safety and Basic Needs Red Cross Disaster Relief Services (800) 733-2767 FEMA Assistance After a Disaster (800) 621-3362 Disaster Assistance.Gov Farming Supports FSA Disaster Assistance Programs Farm Service Disaster Assistance Brochure Farm Service Disaster Discovery Tool to see what you may qualify for Mental Health Resources UGA Extension Mental Health after disasters…
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I’m always thankful when I’m out and about at community events, because I am inevitably told that folks recognize me from the paper and enjoy reading my articles. My response nearly every time is to ask what topics they’d like me to write on. This week, someone suggested I write about “fertilizer math”. …
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