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  • We are seeing increased reports of Salmonella and E. coli outbreaks associated with fall related activities such as petting zoos, hayrides, and carving pumpkins.

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  • Fall Food Safety

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  • Before the Storm: Have Non-Perishable Foods to Have on Hand -Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables -High energy foods like peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, jerky, and nuts -Foods for infants and persons on special diets -Food for pets Store at least one gallon of water per person, per day. Pets require at least…

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  • Moles

    Aubrey Shirley, Tattnall County Agriculture Extension Agent As an extension agent, I receive calls pertaining to a myriad of issues. How can get rid of these insects in my house? What should I use for fertilizer in my garden? What is causing my grass to die? Many times, with these types of calls I can…

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  • These are the results of the 2026 Tattnall County Corn Trial. The trial was planted on April 8 at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center and harvested on August 26. The following results include yield, test weight, and stand count information for each hybrid. The trial consisted of eight different corn hybrids. A special…

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  • Here is an excerpt from an UGA Extension Publication on Smutgrass Control in Pastures and Hayfields. Written by:Lisa Baxter, Nicholas John Shay, Nicholas Tuschak Basinger, William Secor, and Guy Hancock Smutgrass (also known as small smutgrass; Sporobolus indicus [L.] R. Br.) is a warm-season perennial grass weed that has historically been found in bahiagrass (Paspalum…

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