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Aubrey Shirley

  • Horn Fly Control

    Below is an article dealing with horn fly control: The approach to ward off flies is multi-prong and challenging. However, doing nothing can severely hinder productivity, profits, and herd welfare. I’ve asked Dr. Nancy Hinkle, Extension Veterinary Entomologist at UGA, to give her tips on horn fly control for the Southeast. “Since much of the…

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  • Wanted! Argentine Black and White Tegus

    There is a new invasive lizard now in Tattnall County and surrounding counties. These lizards are called Tegus. They are an invasive species and can pose threats to birds, mammals and insects in Georgia. They also eat fruit,vegetables, pet food and eggs, including chickens and their eggs.  They also eat the young of gopher tortoises,…

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  • The EPA is now requiring that certified applicators successfully complete an EPA training before mixing, loading, and/or applying paraquat. The training provides important information about paraquat’s toxicity, new label requirements and restrictions, and the consequences of misuse. Any person who intends to use paraquat must be a certified applicator and is required to take the…

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  • Using Pesticide Wisely Training (UPW Training)

    Here is a flyer for the upcoming UPW training schedule. Anyone applying Engenia, XtendiMax or FeXapan must attend a UPW training. Any person who is in charge of Enlist One and Enlist Duo in-crop applications must also attend. Here is the flyer with more information:UPW

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  • 2018 Tattnall County Peanut Variety Trial

    Every year, The University of Georgia conducts a statewide peanut variety trial. This past season Tattnall County participated in this trial, and I wanted to share our local Tattnall County results with everyone. This was a dry land field and had not had peanuts in four years. This variety trial consisted of four different varieties;…

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  • Georgia Citrus Backyard Basics: Learn It, Grow It

    Liberty County Extension Agent Ashley Hoppers will have a short homeowner citrus course focusing on proper care and management of citrus trees and Citrus greening disease. The class will be on December 15th, 2018. This will be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about growing citrus around the house. Contact Liberty…

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  •   Erosion can be serious business and as the saying goes an ounce of prevention is worth pound of cure.  Here is a good article written by one of UGA’s Water Educators, David Hall describing one preventive measure to  help mitigate erosion by using grassed waterways. Well maintained grassed waterway designed and constructed to carry…

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