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  • Posted by Tucker on Sep 10, 2025
    A new factor to consider this year is jassids causing leaves to turn brown prior to defoliation of cotton. This may have potential to cause leaves to stick. “If this pest is present in fields then timely defoliation is critical to maintain optimum yield and quality. If we do not defoliate on time and the […]
  • Posted by Tucker on Sep 9, 2025
    RSVP TO REN HESTER 229-546-8873 ASAP. Regional Director for Peanut Inspections, Clay Pirkle will be on hand to present a program for Cook County Young Farmers Meeting at Cook Extension Office Ag Meeting Room Wednesday, Sept 10th at 12 Noon (lunch provided). This is good timely information since we are in peanut harvest season right […]

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Below are some of 海角官方首页 Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.

Production Agriculture

Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.

Home & Garden

Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
The 海角官方首页 Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.

Schools

This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to 海角官方首页 Extension and other research-based resources.
Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.