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Newberry Williams Farm Inc. Joins Membership of American Angus Association Newberry Williams Farm Inc, Colquitt, Georgia, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports John Crouch, executive vice president of the national breed registry organization in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 34,000 active adult and junior memb... More ... Think safety, efficiency when spraying pesticides Consider many things before using handheld sprayer By Sharon Omahen University of Georgia When this year's pests invade your yard, keep safety in mind before you start spraying pesticides. "There are several factors to consider before you set out with your handheld or backpack sprayer," said Paul Sumner, an engineer with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environment... More ... Chambliss co-sponsors Bipartisan measure to protect animal agriculture (WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), ranking Republican Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has announced that he is co-sponsoring legislation with U.S. Sens. Blanche Lincoln (DArk.) and Pete Domenici (RN. M.) to ensure that common animal agriculture operations are not c... More ...
From oxen and horses drawing equipment down a field to tractors with on-board computers and the power of up to 300 horses, American farmers have increased their production capacity to keep up with the ever expanding population. In fact, one farmer now supplies food for more than 130 people in the U... More ...
The pee-wee showmanship was a hit at the local hog show held on February 19. If you missed this, you missed a treat. It's not that easy for these young people to get in a ring full of hogs, but these kids did an exceptionally job showing their pigs. More ... Don't plant those summer veggie crops yet- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Old Man Winter could still harm tender crops. By Terry Kelley, University of Georgia The narcissus are blooming. Trees are springing to life along the street. Pollen covers your car. And you've got garden fever. But don't start poking those tender summer crops in the ground yet. You should be thinking about springtime gardening. The weather has been spring-like in parts of Georgia... More ...
Working hard for families in the community. More ...
The Miller County FFA Farm Business Management Team recently placed 4th in the State FFA Farm Business Management Career Devlopment Event. The event was held at the State FFA/FCCLA Center in Covington, on March 17. More ... Flies in the Home- - - - - - - - - - - - Several species of flies commonly enter California homes. Most are merely nuisance pests. Others are important because they can transmit diseases. House flies, face flies and blow flies develop in manure and garbage and are commonly contaminated with diseasecausing bacteria, including those associa... More ...
Guy Heard listens to instructor about Tractor Operation and Maintenance. More ... Technology advances production agriculture The face of American agriculture is changing- more rapidly now than ever before. From a team of horses and a good memory in the early 1900s to tractors with the power of 40 to 300 horses and computers with spreadsheets today, American farmers provide consumers with better quality food at a lower pr... More ... USDA announces incentives that help the environment by Logan Hawkes Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman has announced that for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will give consideration to management practices that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases in implementing forest and agriculture conservation programs. More ...
Mr. Bill Spooner, ag teacher, showing students new skills by building stage props. More ... Deal with Those Storm Damaged Trees and Shrubs Now The recent foothill storm brought some very heavy winds. If you were left with damaged trees or shrubs in your yard, your woody plants will do better if you apply "first aid" promptly. The earlier you take care of injured plants, the better chance they have of recovering. More ... Use Soil Temperature to Guide your Vegetable Planting Every year at this time I begin to receive calls regarding the last frost date for the foothills. It really isn't possible to select a planting date based simply upon the calendar. Long time residents have followed the rule not to plant tomatoes before "frog jump" weekend (third weekend in May). It... More ...
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One out of six jobs related to agriculture By Brad Haire, University of Georgia Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has proclaimed March 18-24 the second annual "Georgia Agricultural Week" to bring awareness to the state's No. 1 industry. Festivities will kick-off Tuesday March 22 at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot in Atlanta, said Donnie Smith, Perdue's agricultural liaison and mem... More ... Fertilize fruit plants now for next year's crop If you want great backyard fruits next year, act now. By Dan Rahn, University of Georgia While you're enjoying this summer's backyard fruits, don't forget next year's harvest. "Next year's fruit crop depends greatly on the plants' health this year," said Gerard Krewer, a horticulturist with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Making sure your fruit plants are properly fertil... More ...
Students at MCHS work in the wood shop and find out it is a necessary tool for agriculture. More ... Check Your Garden for Organic Matter Poor soil quality can be the source of many plant problems in the typical home garden. But how do you tell if you have poor quality soil? If your garden soil suffers any of the following symptoms, it may need some help. Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? More ...
Miller County FFA Officers 2007 More ...
Exotic pest could wreak havoc on interior-scapes, threaten agricultural crops by Sharon Omahen, University of Georgia and Jackie Sosby, Ga. Dept. of Agriculture As bugs go, pink hibiscus mealybugs are cute. They're light pink and look as if they've walked through powdered sugar. But if you're a greenhouse grower or homeowner with new hibiscus plants, they're not so cute. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin issued an alert this week asking Univ... More ... |
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