Agriculture and Natural Resources
In Georgia, agriculture isn’t just a way to make a living. It’s a way of life, too. UGA Extension helps preserve that way of life with information for producers and consumers of Georgia’s agricultural products.
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There’s no silver-bullet solution when it comes to fertilizing your lawn, garden, or hayfield. In fact, one of the most common mistakes I see is applying fertilizer out of habit rather than need. If you want healthier plants, better yields, and less wasted money, the first step isn’t buying fertilizer—it’s testing your soil. Each year,…
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The UGA Beef Team is offering a public webinar for Georgia cattle producers March 19, 2026. This is a free educational online event that will discuss New World Screw Worm and its potential impacts on cattle health and heard management. Learn how to recognize signs of infestation, understand current risks, and explore practical prevention and…
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Our office will host two UGA Extension specialists on the evening of January 8th for talks on Corn and Soybean Production. There is no charge for attendance, but RSVP is required to 706+743-8341. A meal will be provided. Direct any questions to one of the collaborating Extension offices (Oglethorpe, Jackson, Franklin, Madison, Morgan, and Elbert…
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Small ruminants are managed very differently from their larger grazing livestock counterparts and come with some unique challenges. Sheep and goats need substantial fencing, protection from predators, and periodic hoof trimming, to name a few husbandry requirements. Still, the biggest challenge sheep and goat producers face is internal parasite management. The stomach worm, Haemonchus contortus…
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Tall fescue is a widely used cool-season grass known for its bunch-type growth habit and rich, dark green color in spring and fall. It’s best suited for Georgia’s Piedmont region and is commonly planted in home lawns, public areas, and for erosion control. Tall fescue thrives in our local climate, particularly in shaded areas. Its…
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By: Shanna Reynolds Don’t let their name fool you, as the dreadful “fall” armyworms have graced our presence in Georgia as early as June for two years in a row. They haven’t made it to our fields in northern Georgia as I write this article, but three confirmed cases by our agents in southern counties…
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Recent post on the UGA Extension Precision Ag and Irrigation Blog By Luke Fuhrer, Cliff Collins, Sarah Beth Thompson, Glen Rains, and Wesley Porter Spraying is an important pre- and in-season operation that can either make or break a crop. This operation can be costly if done correctly, and very costly if done incorrectly. The…
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By Shanna Reynolds A majority of local cattle producers rely primarily on permanent grass pastures and hay purchases to feed their animals. These simple systems can be managed effectively with nominal labor, but I want to encourage you to consider adding annual forage plantings into your scheme. The next few weeks are the optimal time…
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Our 4-H Cattle, Goat, and Pig exhibitors have wrapped up another long, fun, and memorable season showing their livestock projects. Take a moment to scroll through some of the hi-lights from the season here. Interested in showing livestock? Reach out to Shanna Reynolds at 706-743-8341. Senior swine showman, Raegan Poulnott, competed for one final time…
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Join us January 28th for a full afternoon of training from our ANR Agent, a certified FAMACHA(c) coach. We will cover multiple parasite management strategies, health assessments, and how to perform fecal egg counts on your sheep and goats at home. Cost of the event is $50. RSVP to 706-743-8341 by January 22, 2025.