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If you read last week’s article, it’s no surprise to you that farm production expenses are expected to increase over 7% this year. In livestock industries, where profit margins are low to begin with, producers can’t afford to overlook the impact their added expenses will have on their bottom line. There are two primary tactics…
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With the weather heats up and more folks spending time outside, the risk of encountering a number of undesirable pests increases. Nothing makes me feel quite as squirmy and uncomfortable as the idea of a tick crawling on, or worse, biting me. While most tick bites are relatively harmless, some types of ticks can carry…
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Did you know that in 2020, the average American spent 10.8% of their disposable income on food? By the end of 2021, that number had increased to over 12%, and it continues to climb today. Even with this increase, the United States has the lowest food cost in the world. One of the discussions I’ve…
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Spring in the south can sometimes be a tough season for plant lovers and gardeners. With temperatures in the past few weeks getting into the seventies and eighties during the day, some folks may have gotten a bit too excited that winter was officially past. Alas, spring freezes are not uncommon- we had one last…
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Did you know that commercial poultry production is Georgia’s #1 agricultural commodity, contributing over $22.9 billion to Georgia’s economy? In addition to commercial poultry, there has been a 15-20% increase in backyard flocks in the last decade, according to the National Agriculture Statistics Survey. A major concern of both commercial and hobby flock owners alike…
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If you read last week’s article, it’s no surprise to you that farm production expenses are expected to increase over 7% this year. In livestock industries, where profit margins are low to begin with, producers can’t afford to overlook the impact their added expenses will have on their bottom line. There are two primary tactics…
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Did you know that 35% of farms in Georgia are qualified as new or beginning operations by the USDA? Furthermore, did you know that 58% of Georgia farms produce less than $5000 in goods each year? A critical role of agricultural support organizations including UGA Cooperative Extension is to help improve small farm sustainability and…
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I can’t be the only person eyeing the beautiful, warm, sunny weather last week and daydreaming about summer adventures and days on the lake. While we have quite a while until we officially hit summer, it’s only a month until March 20, the official equinox that starts the spring season and the promise of new…
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Did you know that UGA Extension offers a certification program for businesses and residences in Georgia? The goal of the program is to increase the use of sustainable green practices in Georgia landscapes which help protect and improve natural resources like water, wildlife, and native plants. In addition to receiving the official certification, participants can…
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The 2022 Georgia Ag Forecast was held Friday, January 28, 2022 in-person on the UGA Tifton campus and virtually via Zoom. The Forecast was started back in 2018 as a means of communication between Georgia agricultural producers and the university. During each Ag Forecast, UGA Faculty and Extension experts share the latest research and information…
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