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The average American produces roughly 4.5 lbs of garbage or waste per year, and while recycling can be beneficial for glass, plastic, and metals, there are many organic wastes that can’t go to the landfill. Roughly 28% of waste deposited in landfills can be composted. Whether you’re trying to get rid of garden waste like…
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The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is an event that serves to provide an annual snapshot of pollinator population data while educating the public about the importance of pollinators and other beneficial insects. This year’s GSPC will be held August 23-24th and is open to citizens of all ages from Georgia and the Carolinas. Last year,…
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The Lincoln County Extension Office is proud to announce that Elizabeth Ann Reed was hired as the 4-H Program Assistant on July 25th, 2024 and will be working with our 5th-12th graders. With the addition of Ms. Reed, the Extension office is excited to grow our 4-H program offerings and engage youth in activities including…
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As we hit August, it’s time for all of my plant lovers to get serious about planning for the next few months. Regardless of whether you’re trying to plant vegetables, a wildlife food plot, maximize hay or forage production, or help your lawn and ornamental plants thrive, soil testing is a critical part of the…
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This spring, an influx of unusual tissue growth has been reported from small pecan orchards and hobbyists across Northeast Georgia. This tissue growth has been seen on the pecan stems, leaves, and even developing nutlets across pecan orchards north of I-20. The culprit is phylloxera. Three species of phylloxera affect pecans: pecan phylloxera, pecan leaf…
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About a decade ago, hay producers in Georgia began noticing a decline in their bermudagrass fields characterized by a bronze appearance. This bronze color was caused by the chlorosis and death of the top two to three leaves of the plant, which showed obvious evidence of insect damage and decay when examined more closely.…
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What is the difference between lawn and turf? A lawn, by definition, is an area of short, mown grass in a yard, garden, or park. Turf refers to grass and the layer of soil held together by its roots. If you speak to a horticulturist, they will use the term “turf” or “turfgrass” instead of…
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Do you know one of the biggest pet peeves of most agricultural agents I know? Watching irrigation systems run while it’s actively raining outside. Only 0.3% of water on Earth is suitable for human use, and the U.S. uses over 407 million gallons of water per day. In Georgia, residents use an estimated 51-75 gallons…
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It’s June, and I’m getting an influx of calls related to plant identification, diseases, and insects. If you have a garden, you’re probably familiar with the Japanese beetle, which can cause significant damage to a wide variety of plants. This week, lets talk about these insects and what you can do about them. As…
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