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Pine trees toppled over after Hurricane Michael in Wilcox County, Georgia. CAES News
UGA Extension offers tips for producers who need to salvage timber 11/28/18 Andrew Sawyer
The Georgia Forestry Commission estimates that 2.4 million acres of timber were damaged by Hurricane Michael. This equates to $763 million in direct losses.
Fall is apple time in north Georgia. It's the one time of year Georgians find locally grown versions of this fruit. CAES News
Enjoy Georgia-grown apples now and later 11/26/18 Elizabeth L. Andress
For Georgians, fall-season family time often includes trips to the mountains to see the changing leaves and buy Georgia-grown apples. If you are ever overwhelmed by the variety of apples available for sale, here are some tips from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension to help you make wise choices this apple season and select varieties that can be preserved successfully.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging consumers to avoid eating romaine lettuce and romaine lettuce blends until the source of an E. coli outbreak can be found. CAES News
Avoid romaine lettuce, wash other lettuces thoroughly, UGA experts say 11/26/18 Sharon Dowdy
In the midst of the third outbreak of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce in less than two years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges consumers to avoid buying or eating any romaine lettuce.
A year after the devastation of Hurricane Michael, Georgia's pecan farmers are preparing for this year's crop. Pictured are pecans on the ground following Hurricane Michael in Decatur County, Georgia. CAES News
Georgia pecan growers enduring dreary harvest season 11/22/18 Clint Thompson
Georgia’s pecan growers will have a limited supply this year due to weather conditions that affected the quality of the pecans and Hurricane Michael’s impact, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension pecan specialist Lenny Wells.
Bulloch County UGA Extension Coordinator Bill Tyson talks with a farmer during a UGA Extension Peanut Maturity Clinic at a peanut buying point in Register, Georgia, in September. CAES News
Bill Tyson named Ag Partner of the Year in Bulloch County 11/21/18 Sharon Dowdy
Bulloch County Extension Coordinator Bill Tyson has been named 2018 Ag Partner of the Year by the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce agribusiness committee.
Leyland cypress trees grow as a property border in a lawn in Butts Co., Ga. CAES News
Install plants now and watch them thrive in the spring 11/20/18 Timothy Daly
Now is the best time of the year to install new trees, shrubs and perennial plants. Although cold weather won’t allow the aboveground parts to grow much, the roots will continue to grow and expand, allowing the plant to become established. By next summer, these trees and plants will be able to tolerate the intense heat and dry conditions.
To save time, and stress, over the holidays, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension food safety experts recommend preparing meals ahead and freezing them. Dishes, like this Southern-style dressing, can be cooked in advance and take from the freezer straight into the oven. CAES News
UGA Extension food safety specialist says cook ahead and freeze holiday meals and treats 11/16/18 Elizabeth L. Andress
For those who love to prepare meals during the holidays, relieve some of the stress associated with cooking by preparing and freezing holiday treats in advance. Freezing prepared foods allows you the satisfaction of homemade meals with the convenience of store-bought ones.
Attendees at the Farm Business Education Conference will learn about how to develop a business plan for their farming operation and receive tips from Agricultural lenders about how to successfully obtain operating lines, real estate and farm loans and working capital funding. CAES News
Make a list, check it twice when spending during the holidays 11/16/18 Michael Rupured
The holiday shopping season starts earlier every year. Competition from online businesses is forcing brick-and-mortar retailers to open earlier and stay open longer. Before Thanksgiving dinner has been reduced to leftovers, shoppers will hit the stores in search of bargains.
Raw turkey ready to be cooked. CAES News
Fried turkey can be tasty, but safety rules must be followed closely 11/16/18 Sharon Dowdy
Fried turkeys continue to be a popular holiday option in the South, but if they’re cooked wrong, they can result in a burnt bird or an unexpected trip to the emergency room.

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