Rain from the storm has slowed down harvest activity this week. There were still peanuts being dug and some picked; cotton defoliation, but not much picking. We are hopeful for better conditions to continue and finish out in the coming weeks. Vegetable harvest has been occurring also in the county…
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Following are two upcoming opportunities for forest landowners to get updates and training: The 2020 Virtual Forestry Update will be hosted by Sydni Barwick, Thomas County Extension Agent. It is scheduled on October 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. and it will be online/virtual. Those interested can click on the following…
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Enrollment opens on March 18, 2020 and closes on April 8, 2020. Following is information from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The link to access application and information is: farmrecovery.com. The Georgia Department of Agriculture will begin accepting online applications for the $347 million in block grant funds on March…
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There has been some questions on herbicide options for newly planted pine sites. I was asked about Longleaf pine, so listed below will be information base on this type. I will also attach some information on loblolly and slash. This information was discussed with Dr. David Clabo (UGA Silviculture Specialist)…
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