Departments and Units Resources
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AP 101-8
2016 Georgia Corn Performance Tests
In this research report, the results of the 2016 corn performance trials are presented. Short-season and mid-season hybrids were planted at Tifton, Plains, and Midville in the Coastal Plain region, at Griffin in the Piedmont region, at Calhoun in the Limestone Valley region, and at Blairsville in the Mountain region. Hybrids used for silage were evaluated at Tifton, Griffin, Calhoun, and Blairsville.
James LaDon Day, John Gassett, Dustin G Dunn, and Henry Jordan
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New ornamentals have long been considered the lifeblood of the green industry. This publication contains recommendations for best-performing new annuals based on research conducted at the Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia, showcasing the plants that were awarded the Classic City Award in 2016.
John M. Ruter and Bodie V. Pennisi
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This publication outlines the sampling procedure for irrigation water to be used in blueberry production. Follow the outlined steps to provide a certified lab with a sample that is representative of the irrigation water to be used for growing blueberry plants.
Gary L. Hawkins, Wesley Porter, and Erick Smith
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HORT Management is an allied program for estimating landscape management costs. This program assists the user in estimating labor, material and equipment costs on a particular job, a break-even price, and bid price on a job. Industry average data and time/task data is used throughout the program, such as the time it takes to mow 1,000 sq. ft. with a certain size mower and equipment cost per hour of operation. The user is encouraged to modify and tailor the program with his own data and costs. For more information, see https://www.hort.uga.edu/extension/programs/hortmanage.html
Bodie V. Pennisi and Cesar L. Escalante
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This is a biennial publication containing the proceedings of the turfgrass research field day carried out at the UGA Griffin Campus every other year. The guide provides professionals with continuous, real time access to the latest up-to-date information about turfgrass research studies, products, and turfgrass Extension activities, programs, and outreach.
Topics will include, but are not limited to, crop and soil science, agronomy, weed science, plant pathology, entomology, economics, tissue culture, urban agriculture, irrigation, and student posters.
Alfredo Martinez
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This annual publication is compiled by the Department of Plant Pathology based on input from department Extension personnel.
Elizabeth L. Little
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This research report includes the results of the 2015-2016 performance tests of small grains grown for grain and forage. Grain evaluation studies were conducted at five locations in Georgia, including Tifton, Plains, and Midville in the Coastal Plain region; Griffin in the Piedmont region; and Calhoun in the Limestone Valley region.
Small grain forage evaluation tests were conducted at four locations in Georgia, which included Tifton and Plains in the Coastal Plain region, Griffin in the Piedmont region and Calhoun in the Limestone Valley region, and at Marianna, Florida.
John Gassett
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This resource provides a simplified guide to understanding Nutrition Facts label components, formatting, regulatory exemptions to labeling requirements, and answers to general questions on creating a complete and accurate label. The FDA website provides comprehensive detail on federal regulations.
Anand Mohan
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Ash has been considered a waste product instead of a resource, because few industries have taken advantage of its beneficial properties. Several alternative uses for wood ash have been developed. Land application is one of the best because nutrients taken from the land during harvest are recycled back to the land.
Julia W. Gaskin and L. Mark Risse
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