By Dr. Lisa Baxter, UGA State Forage Extension Specialist Bermudagrass hay producers throughout the region are currently battling the bermudagrass stem maggot, or BSM. This pest has damaged bermudagrass forage each summer since it was first discovered back in 2010. ...
If you ride anywhere in rural South Georgia, you are bound to see dust in the air and tractors and planters in the field moving full-speed ahead…well, really at a tortoise pace. An unseasonably cool, dry spring has farmers in this area of the country a bit behind at...
It’s so easy to pick up our phone or computer, pull up our favorite search engine, type in a term, and search for what we want to know. Directions, a recipe, the best way to do something, the latest trend, how to fix something, the best price for an item – you...
By Whitnie Yoder, 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern Since 1986, the Georgia Peanut Commission has supported the Sunbelt Ag Expo and served their tasty, grilled sandwiches to the hungry attendees. These two simply go together, just like peanut butter and jelly....
By Shelby Wentz, 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern At the Sunbelt Ag Expo, the Family Living Building stands out for showcasing a variety of small and local businesses. Here, you can explore a mix of shops offering handmade goods, including clothing, jewelry,...
By Peyton Coursey, 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern The Sunbelt Ag Expo offers vital support to farmers and their families, yet one topic often unaddressed is farmer mental health and well-being. This year, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine of...
