Agriculture
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Next week is the Hay Field Day at Sunbelt Ag Expo. It is scheduled for October 21, 2020 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Click here for registration and more information: Hay Field Day. Upcoming Grassmaster’s educational series – This program is a 7-week series focusing on forage production that gives producers an entry-level education leading…
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The time is nearing for the end of the 2020 Census. You Farm, You Count. Don’t miss out on being counted. The following information and message is being shared from the Georgia Farm Bureau Facebook post on September 16, 2020. Click below to view the video message from the Governor. “Governor Brian Kemp urges you…
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Some rains this week are helping to finish out some of our peanut and cotton acres. We are still checking plenty of samples on the peanut hull scrape profile board. Mrs. Kristen Ford, our Worth County 4-H Agent, has helped with the peanut maturity clinics at our county locations and at the Extension Office. She…
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With the current situation, many events have changed format. Please see the following article by Dr. Phillip Roberts about the Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day. Posted on August 27, 2020 by Phillip Roberts The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a virtual…
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The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is aware that many Georgia residents have received unsolicited packages containing seeds. The packages appear to have originated from China. If someone has received a similar package, he/she is strongly urged not to open the package, not to plant the seeds, and not to discard the seeds. Contact the…
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CORN – Much of the corn in the county is progressing in maturity. With the confirmation of southern corn rust in many counties in south Georgia, it is recommended for growers to consider protective sprays on corn fields until the corn has reached the early dough stage. PEANUTS – In many fields, peanut vines are…
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As corn is really up and going, and as cotton and peanut planting have been taking place recently, storms with wind and rain may have created greater risks for disease in Worth County fields. Following are some points from Dr. Bob Kemerait about recent storms (even yesterday) and things growers should be aware of. If…
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To: GDA Regulated Establishments of Agriculture, Food, Petroleum, Pest Control; Forestry Trade Association; Commission Leaders; and Land Grant University Leaders From: Gary W. Black, Commissioner As directed by Governor Kemp, a statewide Shelter in Place Order will commence tonight, April 3, 2020. The Federal list of Critical Infrastructure business activities is included in the Order. …
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Worth County growers and producers, We are thankful everyday for the time, effort, and dedication that you put into producing for our nation and the world. This week is recognized as National Agriculture Awareness Week. Many of you are busy in the field planting or preparing the land for this coming growing season; or managing…