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Aubrey Shirley

  •   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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  • UGA Cotton Newsletter

    Current Crop Condition (Whitaker and Freeman) According to the June 4th 2018 USDA NASS Crop Progress Report, 72% of the estimated cotton acreage in Georgia has been planted. This is up slightly from lasts weeks 62% estimate and well below the five year average for this date of 84%.   Considerations for the Remainder of…

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  • Nickel Deficiency in Pecans

    Here is an article by Dr. Lenny Wells about Nickel deficiency in pecan trees: With the cool temperatures we are experiencing this spring pecan trees are exhibiting some odd foliage characteristics. Normally at this time we have seen foliage reach nearly full expansion and female flowers are in the middle of pollination. But, with temps…

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  • Weed Management in Conservation Tillage

    Here is a handout that was given to me during a conservation tillage meeting in Midville, GA at the experiment station. It contains some useful information about weed control  in cover crops. Conservation Tillage Handout

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  • Garden Weeding

    A few weeks ago, I would have said spring has finally come and winter is no more. My tune has changed a bit since then. Winter’s claws are still trying to hold on a bit longer.  This does not mean that one should wait for weed control in their garden. Weed control in gardens can…

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  • Be on the Lookout for Ambrosia Beetles in Pecans

    Ambrosia Beetle Emergence 2018 Feb 18, 2018 | Written by Lenny Wells Asian Ambrosia Beetle Attack on Young Tree Trunk We have had our first report of ambrosia beetle emergence in a Brooks County orchard at the end of last week. With warm temperatures expected through the next 7-10 days, ambrosia beetle activity is likely…

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  • September Cattlemen’s Meeting

    The Tattnall County Cattlemen’s September meeting is approaching quickly. This meeting will be a great opportunity for cattle producers to learn some valuable information from a few of UGA specialists. The speakers presenting will be: Dr. Levi Russell , UGA Extension Livestock Economist, presenting  “Beef Cattle Market Update and Marketing Strategies,” Dr. Brady Brewer, UGA…

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