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Chris Tyson

  • Ouch! What is that weed in my lawn?

      We often get several calls in the spring about a weed that comes up in our lawns that has sharp “burrs” or “stickers” that hurt our feet if we walk outside barefoot. Some people call it stickerweed or spur weed, and if you ever step on it without any shoes on, you may call…

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  • Cotton Coming Up, Watch for Thrips

    Above you can see some young cotton that has just come up in the last few days.  It had to endure some cold rains and cooler weather while trying to emerge, but most of it looks good.  As you can see in the picture, there are 2 plants coming up together.  This grower is using…

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  • There’s a lot of young pecan trees in Tattnall County.  Many folks are asking questions about fertilizing them.  Here is some information from Lenny Wells, our UGA Pecan Specialist on the subject. Most soils on which new pecan orchards are established here in Georgia are old row crop fields or cleared pine land. In the…

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  • Supplementation Strategies For Hay

    Some producers have had questions recently about supplementation options for hay.  Many people around the area and around the state have had to feed hay longer than expected for several different reasons, including poor establishment of winter annuals from cold and wet conditions.  Most cattle producers are close to finishing calving in winter and spring…

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  •   By Chris Tyson, Tattnall Extension Agent During the cold fall and winter months of the year, there’s not always a lot going on in your landscape.  However, the cold dormant months of winter and fall are some of the best times of the year to do some work on trees in your landscape. Whether…

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