Agriculture & Natural Resources
What?is a 海角官方首页 Georgia Extension Agriculture Agent?
An agent?extends lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased research-based education in agriculture, the environment and communities.?
They also help Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible by staying in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities.
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Appling County Crop E-News
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We have had an abundance of rainfall the past couple of weeks. This has lead us into some real issues with weed management as fields have been too wet to get into. With this being the case I have had some inquiries on using drones to treat weeds with herbicide. My opinion on this is […]
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Southern Corn Rust has been found in SW Georiga, as of June 9, 2025, in Seminole and Tift Counties. Dr. Kemerait estimates that the rust in Tifton has been there for about 10 days. Be on the lookout for Rust here in Southeast Georgia. If found, Which fungicide do I use? Single-mode-of-action products will give […]
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Rain, Rain, and more Rain in the 10 day forecast. The recent weather conditions and the projected forecasts are highly favorable for disease development in Pecan. With the weather conditions we are having I wanted to provide pecan producers with a few notes to assist them in their current pecan management decisions in regards to […]
Soil Testing For the Home Lawns and Gardens
Ensure?your soil is productive! Get a soil test to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the?best growth of lawn, garden and other types of plants.??
Household Water Quality Publications
Water from wells in Georgia is generally safe for consumption without treatment. Some waters, however, may contain disease-causing organisms that make them unsafe to drink. Well waters may also contain large amounts of minerals, making them too “hard” for uses such as laundering, bathing or cooking. Some contaminants may cause human health hazards and others can stain clothing and fixtures, cause objectionable tastes and odors, or corrode pipes and other system components.
Extension Publications
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(C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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(B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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(C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
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University of Georgia Agricultural Climatologist Pam Knox breaks down the big questions about weather and climate — and how they affect life across Georgia.
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海角官方首页 joins a nationwide movement to preserve heirloom collards and promote seed sovereignty through hands-on student research and community-driven collaboration.
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Each year, as planting season approaches, one of the most common questions University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents receive is how to safely and effectively use manure in home gardens.
Pecan Updates
The is designed to provide timely information relevant to pecan production in Georgia for use by county extension agents and pecan producers.