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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By Shanna Reynolds, Oglethorpe County Extension The production of small ruminants (sheep and goats) in our area and throughout the state has been on the rise for several years. As small farms gain popularity, the limited education opportunities for these farmer groups has been evident. Planners of a new adult education program hope to fill…
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Feed costs typically determine profitability on a cattle farm, so it’s no surprise farmers continue to be innovative with feeding strategies. In the southeast, livestock producers can take advantage of long growing seasons and generally abundant rainfall. But even here, meeting feed requirements during the winter represents a major fraction of a farm’s variable costs.…
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Crape myrtles are incredibly popular in Georgia. They are versatile flowering shrubs/trees that provide an abundance of summer color with minimal maintenance. Their ability to withstand drought, disease resistance, and insect hardiness has earned them a spot in many local landscapes. Crape myrtles grow and flower well under our less-than-desirable soil conditions. They have a…
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It seems that nearly every call I get in my office some days ends with the same initial recommendation; to run a soil test. Why do my boxwoods have spots? My tomatoes didn’t produce for me this year like they have in the past? How much chicken litter should I have spread on my pastures?…
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Several of our citizens have observed and reported what appear to be dead elm trees throughout the county in recent weeks, so I thought it a good time to explain what is happening. If you haven’t noticed these brown spots throughout wood lines before, you certainly will after reading this. The damage is widespread and…
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Calling all beef cattle producers…. Oglethorpe County Extension is hosting Dr. Brent Credille of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine for a lunch hour lecture on Beef Herd Health. This class is open to anyone, but RSVP is required. Call 706-743-8341 to RSVP by noon on September 6, 2023. Cost of attendance is $10 per…
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Last year’s fall garden workshop was such a success that we decided to make it an annual event. Join us August 31, 2023 at 6pm to learn more best management practices for your fall vegetable gardens. There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP to 706-743-8341.
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As outsiders visit our great state of Georgia, they may enjoy the charm of antebellum past through the moss-lined streets of Savannah or the business hub that is our capital city. But if the only glimpse of “the peach state” they get is Savannah or Atlanta, they really haven’t seen Georgia at all. You have…
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Fertilization significantly impacts your annual yields in hayfields as the previous year’s hay harvest has likely depleted the soil. A 6-ton per acre hay harvest will remove around 300 lbs Nitrogen, 250 lbs Potash, and 80 lbs Phosphate in a season. Fertilization makes up about 40% of most producers’ total hay costs so strategic planning…
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The next meeting of the Oglethorpe County Cattlemen’s Association will be April 11, 2023 at 7pm. The meeting will take place at the Oglethorpe County Ag Education Center. Please RSVP to our office by Monday April 10th if you plan to attend. 706-743-8341. There will be a $5 charge for the meal.