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08/25/2026

Georgia Grown Resource Center will be hosting an “Accelerating Your Business” workshop on September 3, 2026 (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Event location is at 114 N Peterson Ave, Douglas, GA 31533. This event is FREE and will provide practical guidance for food and beverage entrepreneurs to grow and strengthen their businesses. from licensing and branding to sourcing, distribution, customer discovery, and co-packers. If interested in attending, register at: http://bit.ly/4wpNNa6

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Accelerating Your Food Business Workshop —practical guidance to help food and beverage entrepreneurs grow and succeed.

08/25/2026

When we think about supporting bees and other pollinators, colorful flowers often come to mind. But did you know that grasses can play an important role as well? UGA Today explores how grasses can provide valuable habitat and resources for pollinators, offering another reason to think beyond traditional flowering plants when planning and caring for our landscapes.

Check out “It’s not just flowers that help the pollinators. Grass can too.” to learn more about how the plants in our yards and communities can support pollinator populations. Read the article here: https://news.uga.edu/bees-and-grass/

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Let your grass grow a bit longer between mowing sessions to help save the bees. They may be relying on it for their next meal.

08/25/2026

Planning a garden is one of the most important steps toward a successful growing season! Before choosing what to plant, take time to think about your garden’s location, soil, sunlight, available space, and the vegetables that grow well in Georgia. A great resource to help get started is UGA Cooperative Extension publication “Vegetable Gardening in Georgia” (C 963). It offers practical information on planning, preparing the garden, selecting vegetables, planting, fertilizing, and caring for your crops.

Access for reading or download at: https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/publications/C963/vegetable-gardening-in-georgia/

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08/24/2026

Together you can strengthen your relationship! Our friends at Elevate Couples Georgia are offering a FREE Elevate Couples Online Workshop to couples. Discover practical tools to build a stronger relationship, communicate better, and grow closer as a team! This workshop is open to couples who are dating, engaged, or married.

Spots are limited, so sign up today! Register at: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/elevatecouples/upcoming-workshops

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Join a FREE Elevate Couples Online Workshop and get tools to strengthen your relationship and grow closer as a team!

✨ Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married—you’re welcome here.

📆 Spots are limited, so sign up now! Visit bit.ly/elevatewelcome or the link in our bio to register!

08/24/2026

The 2026 Southeastern Gin and Peanut Harvest Meeting will be held September 8th, 2026 (10:00 a.m. – Lunch) at 1019 Morris Rd. Surrency, GA 31563. Speakers will include members of the UGA Cotton and Peanut Team.

If interested in attending, please RSVP at 912-367-8130.

Pesticide, CCA, and CEU Credits Offered with sign-in

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Appling County Extension office at 912-367-8130 or [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the program date.

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08/21/2026

Looking to strengthen your knowledge of animal feeding and nutrition? UGA Extension publication “Common Terms Used in Animal Feeding and Nutrition” (Bulletin 1367) is a helpful resource for producers, students, and anyone interested in understanding the terminology used in animal nutrition. Take a few minutes to read through this practical guide and build your animal nutrition vocabulary!

Access for reading or download at: https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/publications/B1367/common-terms-used-in-animal-feeding-and-nutrition/

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This bulletin is an educational reference for those who are interested in animal feeding and nutrition. It defines common terms used when discussing or reading about animal feeding and nutrition.

08/21/2026

Talkin’ Cotton Podcast episode, “Timely Scouting And Defoliation Keep Pests From Sn*******ng”, is now available! As Georgia cotton moves into the late-season stretch, timely scouting and management decisions are critical. This episode covers crop progress, irrigation challenges, whiteflies, cotton jassids, pest management decisions, and why timely defoliation can help reduce pest carryover and protect nearby crops.

Give it a listen and share it with a grower, consultant, or anyone interested in cotton production and pest management! Listen at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timely-scouting-and-defoliation-keep-pests-from/id1741002772?i=1000780446071

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Podcast Episode · Talkin' Cotton Podcast · August 7 · 30m

08/21/2026

Pasture Mealybug can be an important concern for forage producers, so now is a good time to be familiar with what to look for in your pastures.

UGA Beef Team’s latest resource, “Updated Resource List for Pasture Mealybug,” provides helpful information for growers who want to learn more about identifying, monitoring, and managing this pest. The resource was written by Dr. Lisa Baxter and brings together information to help you stay informed and make timely decisions for your operation. Give it a read at: https://beef.caes.uga.edu/news/2026/08/updated-resource-list-for-pasture-mealybug/

Take a walk through your pastures and know what to watch for. Early awareness can make a difference!

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The pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei; Figure 1) was first officially reported in Texas in 2025. The adults are less than 1/4 inch long, white, and oval. They are covered in a waxy coating and will have fine hairs across their body. They primarily impact annual and perennial warm-season gra...

08/21/2026

Healthy plants start with healthy soil. Before you fertilize or make soil amendments, take the time to understand what’s happening beneath the surface. UGA Extension’s publication “Soil Testing: Soil pH and Salt Concentration” (Circular 875) explains why soil pH and salt concentration matter, how they affect plant growth, and how soil testing can help guide your decisions. Be sure to give it a read at: https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/publications/C875/soil-testing-soil-ph-and-salt-concentration/

A simple soil test can help you make smarter, more informed choices for your garden, landscape, or crops.

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Soil pH is one of the most important measurements of soil fertility. Knowing a soil’s pH may help in diagnosing nutritional problems of agricultural crops and other plants.

08/20/2026

The Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Tifton, Georgia. The field day will start at 8:00 a.m. at the University of Georgia Lang Farm located at 230 Rigdon Aultman Road, Tifton, GA. This is a FREE event, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP to Mallory Marchant at [email protected] or calling 229-386-3366 to provide an accurate count for lunch.

After a brief welcome, field day attendees will visit the UGA Lang Farm to tour several trials and hear from speakers. Attendees will return to the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center for lunch and a short program. The purpose of the tour is to showcase current research, in plot-side presentations by the researchers, and provide cotton and peanut farmers an opportunity to pose questions directly to the researchers and to express opinions and concerns pertinent to the production of their crops. To view an agenda, visit
www.georgiacottoncommission.org or www.gapeanuts.com

This event is co-sponsored by the Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams.

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