Office Information
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Now is the time that many growers are finishing up harvest and planning for next year. The UGA Crop Comparison Tool has been a great tool to use in planning for crop production scenarios for growers. Each year there are questions and decisions to make for the upcoming growing season. Many of our Extension specialists…
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It has been a really hot and dry week. Temperatures into the 90’s and no rain in a couple of weeks. Wheat and oat harvest has occurred and some planting has proceeded this week. Irrigation is running in many fields to keep some moisture and manage soil temperatures. Much of the field corn in the…
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Field work and planting have been occurring for the last month. The heavy rains (from 5-8 inches) across the county a couple of weekends ago disrupted the plans of many growers. Much of the corn was already planted and growing well, and many other fields were prepared and bedded for planting the next week; but…
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The Worth County Extension office now has more production guides available as hard copies. Growers can pick some of the following up at the Extension Office, or access them online. A Guide to Corn Production in Georgia – at the office or find online at: https://grains.caes.uga.edu/corn.html 2021 Georgia Cotton Production Guide – at the office…
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Virtual Extension Crop Production meetings have been taking place since early January. Many growers and agriculture supporters have attended these online. There are a few opportunities left to attend virtually. Please click on Extension meetings to see the details. If you need assistance or have questions regarding these meetings, please let us know at Worth…
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This week continued harvest of cotton and peanuts across Worth County. The weather conditions have been better for harvest to occur this week, but as we look forward to next week, there will probably be effects from Tropical Depression Eta. November is national pecan month. The pecan crop is looking good this year and yields…
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Everything slowed down this week with the weather that Hurricane Sally brought through our area. We have reports of rainfall from around 4.5 inches up to greater than 6 inches, so the ground is saturated and everything is wet. Maturity checks have continued in peanuts and cotton, and with some more sunlight and drying out,…
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We are still working for you, but our office is closed to the public per county commission “state of emergency” proclamation. We will update as things get back to normal. We are thankful for our farmers! What you are doing is critical to everyone. County agents are available to you and can make visits 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…