I get a lot of calls in the late Spring about “stickers” in the yard. By that time it is too late to treat/control. The plant is called spurweed and NOW is the time to apply control options. With all the moisture we have had, it is very prevalent right…
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On our farm, dealing with mud in high traffic feeding areas is a constant battle. Jeremy Kichler, Colquitt County Ag Agent and Forage Extension Member, discusses strategies for mud mitigation. If you are feeding hay in the winter, eventually you are going to have to deal with mud. Mud increases…
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Two dates for the Virtual Commercial Pecan Update will be held -February 9th at 9am and March 9th at 6pm. You will hear presentations from Dr Lenny Wells (Horticulture), Dr. Angelita Acebes (Entomology), Jason Brock (Plant Pathology) and Andrew Sawyer (SE Area Pecan Agent). Click the link below to register:…
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Upson and Lamar Counties are presenting an online class “Pest Management in Pastures and Hayfields”. The following pesticide credit hours are available. Participants must pre-register through the Eventbrite link. Private (1hour) Commercial 21 (1hour) Commercial 22 (1hour) Commercial 24 (1hour) Commercial 27 (1hour) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pest-management-in-pastures-and-hayfields-pesticide-credit-program-tickets-136345568265
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Mistletoe is often found hanging in homes as a traditional decoration during the holiday season. It was once believed to have magical powers, as well as medicinal properties. Most mistletoes are evergreen, making them more visible and easier to locate after leaves of their deciduous hosts drop in late fall…
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The University of Georgia Grains Team would like to invite you to attend our annual corn and soybean county production meetings virtually. Specialist from the University of Georgia Extension Grains Team will discuss current topics covering agronomics, fertility, irrigation, pestcontrol, and economics with results from recent field trials. All of…
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Join us for our next UGA Extension Webinar as Steven Patrick explains Sportfish Pond Management LIVE online at http://agwebinars.net/uga-pond-mgmt/?sr=ex-nl-listserv Thursday, January 14th, 10:30 a.m.
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“To every thing there is a season.” And fall is the season to soil test. Soils tests provide information on the soil’s actual nutrient status. Fall is a preferred time to take soil tests if one suspects a soil pH problem and wants to avoid the spring rush. Fall soil…
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Each year the Madison County 4-H holds a Fruit Tree Sale. Orders, with payment, are due by November 6th to the Madison County Extension Office. Trees will be available for pick up on November 20th for 9am-6pm. All sales are final and the buyer is strongly encouraged to follow guidelines…
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The onset of cooler temperatures often brings unwanted pests into our homes. Several species of ants look to enter homes during colder weather to overwinter. Also, more pleasant temperatures outside bring people outdoors which can mean more interaction with wasps and yellowjackets. The following article by Emily Cabrera, public relations…
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