Departments and Units Resources
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Georgia is experiencing rapid growth in utility-scale solar energy development. This resource addresses some general concerns and questions residents have asked UGA Extension about how the construction and operation of these solar facilities could affect our soil and the quality of our shared surface and underground waters, including well water.
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C 1212
Grape Sour Rot
RenewedAlthough grape sour rot can occur in drier climates, the disease complex tends to be especially problematic during wine grape ripening in wet, humid regions. Browning and disintegrating berries and the aroma of vinegar (acetic acid) are a few symptoms that characterize grape sour rot. Sour rot ultimately results in crop yield reduction as damaged berries often “shatter,” or fall off the clusters. Sorting out clusters with sour rot that are not suitable for winemaking causes a further reduction in return revenues as less wine is produced. Although it has only recently been a topic of defined research, sour rot is a prominent concern in Eastern U.S. vineyards as: (1) it is consistently observed in vineyards, particularly in white-berried cultivars; and (2) questions remain about how to best manage it, particularly with the threat of insecticide resistance development in targeted fruit flies.
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With rising fuel prices it is increasingly important that irrigation systems apply water uniformly in order to achieve maximum benefit from the water applied. The uniformity of water application under a center pivot is determined by setting out cans or rain gauges along the length of the pivot, bringing the irrigation system up to proper operating pressure, and letting the system pass over them.
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Forages are a key component to grazing animal diets in Georgia. Accurately testing the nutritive value of your forage is important. The nutritive value of most forages in Georgia can be evaluated through near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). This resource focuses on common questions from forage-livestock producers about NIRS.
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RenewedAn estimated 1.7 million people in Georgia rely on 640,000 private wells for their drinking water supply, and private well water users are responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of their water supplies for domestic, livestock, and irrigation use. This online tool provides interpretations and recommendations for drinking water quality.
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This resource debunks common food safety myths related to grilling, food preparation, and food preservation. Readers will learn research-based steps to reduce foodborne illness risk. Topics include washing poultry, thawing meat, using food thermometers, safe outdoor food service, cross-contamination, dangerous social media trends, and misconceptions about freeze-drying and dehydration.
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C 1011
Home Garden Potatoes
RenewedThis resource details selecting the right types of potatoes, proper planting, maintenance, and troubleshooting problems.
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RevisedCuando sus ingresos disminuyen, desarrollar un presupuesto no es una opción, es una necesidad. Aunque el proceso de desarrollar su primer presupuesto familiar puede ser incómodo, no es un castigo. Es una herramienta esencial para poder seguir adelante y para seguir progresando. El primer paso es hacer una lista de sus obligaciones financieras, junto con el mejor estimado de sus gastos mensuales y de la cantidad de dinero que tiene disponible.
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RevisedLos recursos comunitarios pueden ser esenciales para sobrevivir periodos difíciles. Cada una de las comunidades donde vive, trabaja, se divierte, o practica sus creencias religiosas, puede ser una fuente de apoyo.
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