UGA Cooperative Extension - Early County

10/20/2026

Illnesses caused by mycotoxins can be difficult to identify, and treatment with antibiotics has little to no effect. Knowing the threat presented by mycotoxins and the appropriate prevention measures to implement are key to reducing the risks to cattle.
❓What are mycotoxins?
❓When are mycotoxins the biggest risk?
❓What are signs of mycotoxin toxicity?
❓What can you do to protect your cattle?

Find answers to these questions and more. ⬇️
https://www.beefresearch.ca/topics/mycotoxins/

10/20/2026

Podcast Episode · Talkin' Cotton Podcast · October 16 · 40m

10/20/2026

On October 19, the Trump Administration and USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced plans for the Harvest Fuel Relief (HFR) program that will offer one-time payments to American farmers to offset fuel costs during the 2026 harvest season. The $8 billion program will act similarly to t...

10/18/2026

Small w**d, big spreading potential.

Chamber bitter (Phyllanthus urinaria) grows throughout Alabama, appearing in summer and often sticking around until frost. You may find it in garden beds, nursery pots, sidewalk cracks and gravel driveways.

Look for small, oblong leaves arranged along yellow-green or reddish stems. A helpful identification clue? Tiny, round fruits growing beneath the leafy stems.

Chamber bitter produces many seeds, allowing it to spread and compete with nearby plants. Help prevent its spread by removing it before it goes to seed and checking nursery pots before purchasing or planting.

Join the 2026 Year of Alabama Invasive Plants Project to sharpen your identification skills and take action. Learn more and take the pledge through the Links section on our page.

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

🌱 Grain Bin Safety: Don't Take Chances.

Before entering a grain bin:
✅ Ask if the job can wait until the bin is empty.
✅ Lock out and tag out equipment.
✅ Test the air for toxic gases.
✅ Wear a safety harness.
✅ Never enter alone.

Flowing grain can engulf a person in seconds. Take the extra time to plan, communicate and work safely.

Learn more: bit.ly/NDSUGrainBinSafety

10/16/2026

Stay in the loop with this month's edition! ✨

The Oct./Nov. 2026 edition features:
• One of a Kind: The Legacy of Kris Balkcom
• Four Key's to Next Season's Peanut Fertility
• Rooted in Faith, Growing a Farm
• Peanut Leadership Academy Class XIV Explores West Texas
• Mental Health & Wellness: The Generation in the Middle
• Check off reports from the state grower organizations
• Legislative Update
• Southern Peanut Growers Update

Don't miss out and read the online version at https://bit.ly/3VqAjOJ of the Oct./Nov. 2026 edition of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer.

10/16/2026

Authors: Bridget Yeboah Bafowaa, Ph.D. Student, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Auburn University Adam N. Rabinowitz, Associate Professor and Extension Economist, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Auburn University The United States Department of Agr...

10/15/2026

2026 Cattle Summit!

Join CNI on October 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CNI Headquarters in Leesburg, GA, for an outdoor event featuring industry vendors, networking, lunch, and door prizes!

Learn more about range and pasture herbicides, hay production, protein supplements, silage, and more while connecting with producers and industry partners.

-Complimentary lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.
-1 hour of CCA and pesticide credits offered
- Visit with our event sponsors and industry vendors!

📍 **Location:** 800 Business Park Drive, Leesburg, GA 31763

Register today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd725kCIBGTbKtu0wzl7xr4A5bjz8sxMSlPl8vUl0A2i4Wueg/viewform

10/14/2026

Early County Extension is offering a ServSafe® Manager Certification training in November. Secure your seat today!
Registration fee: $150
Register at: Early County Extension, 14415 Magnolia Street, Blakely, GA 39832
Questions: Contact Stephanie Benton at (229) 723-3072.