General Agriculture Resources
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Vegetables comprise an economically important segment of Georgia’s agricultural production, so there is a need for vegetable breeders to have comprehensive, crop-specific data on grower priorities, varietal performance, and production constraints.
UGA’s vegetable breeding program performed a needs assessment survey to assess growers’ preferences, the results of which are presented in this resource. This data will be used to inform the development of regionally adapted high-performing vegetable varieties.
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Trees and lawns are not mutually exclusive, with proper care, planting, selection of trees and grasses, one can enjoy a beautiful landscape complete with cool shade and soft, inviting grass. This publication explains factors involved in plant growth, the differences between trees and grasses used in lawn settings, and provides step by step directions on achieving a healthy, beautiful landscape.
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Sweet tea olives are woody, evergreen broadleaf shrubs or small trees that are widely produced in nurseries and used in landscapes because of their fragrant flowers and lower incidence of pests. This resource helps producers understand different propagation methods and how each works for sweet tea olives.
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This publication contains comprehensive, in-depth information about heating, cooling and ventilating greenhouses.
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This resource provides citrus growers in Georgia with an overview of how different types of freeze events damage citrus trees, and both passive and active protection methods to protect citrus trees during freezes. Recovery from freeze events also is covered.
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Innovation
Extension professionals are expected to translate multiple critical issues into creative, evidence-based programs. This resource explains a five-stage innovation process—Prepare, Cultivate, Challenge, Implement, and Evaluate—to help Extension professionals be more effective at innovating in their professional roles. When Extension professionals have the tools necessary to make changes within their programs and responsibilities, they can provide the best support and guidance for their stakeholders.
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False oleander scale, which appears as white spots on leaves, is an invasive pest on ornamental plants. It is prevalent in Georgia and poses a significant threat to the aesthetic value of ornamental plants in the nursery and landscape.
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Thrips parvispinus is an invasive insect pest that poses a serious global threat to vegetables and ornamentals in both fields and greenhouses. This guide will help you identify and manage this pest.
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This publication describes forest farming (also known as forest gardening), which can be defined as cultivation of plants under a forest canopy. It includes suggestions for appropriate plants for cultivation in the Southeast.
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