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  • There are several Short Courses and Field Days coming up for cattle and forage producers. Here is a compiled list: Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop https://georgiaforages.caes.uga.edu/calendar/event.html?eventid=1620&event=Novel-Endophyte-Tall-Fescue-Renovation-Workshop Georgia Forage and Grassland Council Meeting https://georgiaforages.caes.uga.edu/calendar/event.html?eventid=1621&event=Georgia-Forage-and-Grassland-Council-Meeting Free for GFGC members (also gives you memberships to the American Forage and Grassland Council) – $35/yr Bayer Crop Science New…

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  • Using Pesticides Wisely Training’s set for 2020

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  • The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has a FREE series of webinars this spring focused on forage management. March 3rd:           Soil – The Foundation of Your Enterprise March 10th:         Forage Systems – Finding the Right Fit March 17th:         Grazing Management – Balancing Animal and Forage Performance March 24th:         Managing Drought – Effective Mitigation Strategies March…

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  • Agricultural producers with base acres need to make a decision on the safety net programs (ARC/PLC) by March 16, 2020.

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  • On-Farm Cotton Trials 2019

    2019 On-Farm Cotton Variety Data

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  • Below are the results of the industry trial on dryland corn done in Jeff Davis County in 2019:

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  • Storm Damaged Tree Clean-Up Training To Register: https://stormtreetraining03122020.eventbrite.com  For more information Contact: Colby Royal, Telfair County Extension Agent at 229-868-6489 or dcroyal@uga.edu

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  • 2020 AG Forecast

    There are only 3 more Ag Forecast events this year.  2020 Series Schedule Dates, Locations and Registration: Price: each ticket for the event is $25 and includes a meal. Register online or to pay with a check please call 706-542-5046. Online registration will close three business days ahead of each event, and limited onsite registration is available.…

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  • There is a new required paraquat training online, see the link below for details.

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  •   YOU are the most important asset to your farm or business! Please visit extension.uga.edu/rural for resources.   Helping farmers and families thrive Rural life is often portrayed as an idyllic throwback to simpler times, where communities and neighbors come together in times of crisis and hardship. While the characterization of the tight-knit small town…

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