The Farmer’s Feed, UGA Extension Carroll County Ag Email Newsletter –
​FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Cull Cow Prices See Just a Little Seasonal Decline
https://southernagtoday.org/2025/10/02/cull-cow-prices-see-just-a-little-seasonal-decline
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Winter annual forage update
Recommendations for winter annual forage grasses are derived from updated results of the UGA Statewide Variety Test. These variety lists have been updated on the Georgia Forages website under the respective species name.
We also have a new bulletin on planting and growing annual forages in Georgia. This includes information on forage and cover crop uses:
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Hub for all UGA Beef/Forage Drought Resources
The best place for agents and producers to report local conditions is the Condition Monitoring Reports (CMOR), described at https://www.drought.gov/data-maps-tools/condition-monitoring-observer-reports-drought-cmor-drought
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The Tiniest Patient: Teaching Veterinarians to Treat Bees
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A Check in on the Beef Cutout
https://southernagtoday.org/2025/10/02/a-check-in-on-the-beef-cutout
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The Honey Bee Secret to Staying Clean and Healthy
https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?e=d5d33947ec&u=4cc31c1fa608a4d5b37d9e142&id=8fce1c01b4
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Is Now the Time To Start Using Drones for Spray Applications in Your Orchard or Vineyard?
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Ways These California Farms Grow Strong With Agritourism
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Fall overgrazing is a scary proposition
https://hayandforage.com/article-5502-Fall-overgrazing-is-a-scary-proposition.html
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Strawberry Planting Season: Management Strategy with Neopestalotiopsis Disease
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Joro or Not? Test Your Spider Spotting Skills With This Quiz
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HPAI Confirmed in Commercial Poultry Flock in Gordon County
Pictured above: Help Prevent avian influenza in Goergia. Currently, avian influenze (AI) is not a threat to human health or food safety in Georgia. AI poses a risk to all poultry operations, from backyard flocks to state’s $22.8 billion commercial industry. The key to preventing the spread of the disease is biosecurity. All bird owners should take measures to prevent the exposure of flocks to AI. Watch for the following symptoms in your flock: Swelling around the head and neck. Lethargy. Sudden death without clinical signs. Purple discoloration of the legs. Purple discoloration of wattles and combs. Coughing. Nasal discharge. Watery or green diarrhea. Contact the avian influenze hotline at the GA Department of Agriculture with questions and concerns or to report a suspected case. Report a case online scan QR code or call (770) 766-6850. Additional avian infleunza resources available through University of Georgia QR Code provided and Georgia Department of Agriculture QR Code provided.
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Contract Grazing: A Flexible Option for Row Crop Producers
https://southernagtoday.org/2025/10/21/contract-grazing-a-flexible-option-for-row-crop-producers
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Carroll County Livestock Sale Barn Report
AMS Livestock, Poultry, & Grain Market News
Georgia Dept of Ag Market News
Tuesday October 28, 2025
FARM RELATED FOR SALE/WANTED/OPPORTUNITIES
Do you have something farm-related to sell? Examples include: farm equipment, hay, farm animals, livestock, etc. Are you looking for a ag-related job or want to hire someone? Send me an email with the description of the item and other relative information and I will post it here.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Cotton Mill Farmers Market
Every Saturday
8 to 11 a.m. at 120 N. Park St. (Hwy.27) Moore’s Chapel UMC Parking Lot
Park either in front lot on N. Park OR from Alabama Street turn on MLK St. and park in Water Park Lot
All Local Farmers. Fresh Healthy Food. Rain or Shine.
www.cottonmillfarmersmarket.org
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Mushroom 101 Workshop
Curious about mushrooms? Whether you want to learn more about mushroom production or simply understanding their role in nature, the Mushrooms 101 workshop in partnership with the Mushroom Club of Georgia is the perfect place to start!
In this hands-on session, you will learn:
• The basics of mushroom biology
• Tips for growing mushrooms at home
• How mushrooms contribute to healthy ecosystems
Details:
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: UGA Griffin Campus, Flynt Building room 305, 1109 Experiment Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Cost: $20
Register: https://tinyurl.com/mushrooms2025
Deadline to register is Thursday, November 6! Register early!
Questions about the Workshop?
Contact Dr. Bethany Harris
📞 770-228-7247
Contact Beth Horne
📧 bhorne@uga.edu
📞 770-228-7214
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Protecting Your Legacy: Farm and Tractor Safety Update
Open to all ages and experience.
Glen C. Rains- has worked with Georgia farmers for over 25 years on precision ag and farm safety.
Latest updates on tractor safety and highway transport- because farming isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago.
PTO Safety tips- new insights on the number 1 cause of farm injuries.
Rollover Protective Structures- why experiences operators are still at risk.
Highway Transportation- updates for state and county road hauling.
Field Opperations- real life stories that can save lives.
EVENT DETAILS: Saturday November 8, 2025 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Located at 1812 Macedonia Church Road Buchanan, GA 30113.
Call 770-646-2026 to register. Lunch is provided. Registration Required.
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Pictured above: In My Homesteading Era Series: Container Gardening. Spots still available! Monday November 10th located at the Carroll County Ag Center at 900 Newnan Road Carrollton, GA. At 6:00PM Dinner is provided. Classes are $25. CAll 770-836-8546 to register.
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Pictured above:
Who Will Fill My Shoes: Succession Planning for Landowners, Farmers, Forest Owners, and Family Businesses.
If you missed it in the spring or you are interested in refreshing your memory, we are pleased to announce an upcoming virtual workshop series, Who Will Fill My Shoes: Succession Planning for Landowners, Farmers, Forest Owners, and Family Businesses. This five-part series is designed to help landowners and family enterprises navigate the complex process of succession planning with clarity and confidence.
Session Schedule (All sessions held at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / Noon PT):
- November 10: Module 1 – Communication and Conflict in Succession
- November 12: Module 2 – Key Players in Succession: Who Should Be Involved?
- November 14: Module 3 – Legal and Business Structures
- November 17: Module 4 – Roadmapping and Goals in Succession: Who, When, and How to Transfer?
- November 19: Module 5 – Meeting Planning and Coordination for Succession
Registration: https://msudafvm.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pBwqxTT0mB1hGe
Knowing where to begin with succession planning often leaves many landowners, farmers, forest owners, and family businesses feeling overwhelmed and stuck. This research-based curriculum provides a practical roadmap for taking those first steps. Participants will explore essential components of the process, including communication strategies, identifying key players, understanding legal and business structures, and developing a clear transfer plan.
Succession planning involves emotional as well as financial considerations, often making progress difficult. Through this course, participants will gain both the soft and technical skills necessary to create and implement a successful succession plan for their property or business.
Join us for one session or all of the sessions!
We look forward to your participation in this valuable learning opportunity.
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West Georgia Beekeepers Association
Our monthly meeting will be held in-person at:
American Legion Post 145
13141 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Douglasville, GA 30134
Thursday, November 20, 2025
We will not have a mentoring session this month
Please join us to meet and greet 6:45 pm
General Meeting 7:00 pm
We will learn how to make Fondant and Honey B Healthy!!
Workshop Leaders – Theresa King, Brad & Kriston Peterson
Nominations & voting for 2026 Board members
Nominations & voting for Beekeeper of the Year
2026 Board Members and Beekeeper of the Year will be announced in December.
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