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- Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Billy Skaggs
Skaggs: Georgia Turfgrass Institute coming in early December
Experts from across the Southeast will share their agronomic knowledge Dec. 5-6 during the annual Turfgrass Institute and Trade Show at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth. According to Georgia Turfgrass Association president Mark Banta, this year's turf show promises to be great.
Skaggs: Poinsettia can bring holiday cheer
Along with evergreens, poinsettias embody the holiday spirit and help create festive displays. The challenge is deciding how many, what color, leaf shape, plant size and form to buy.
Skaggs: Ag Forecast 2008 coming to Gainesville
It's not unusual to talk business over breakfast. But on five midwinter mornings, "Ag Forecast 2008" will offer a rare opportunity as economists, farmers, agribusiness leaders and lenders gather over breakfast to discuss crucial business information and look at Georgia's agricultural future.
Skaggs: Garden center owners hope for strong holiday sales
Garden center owners have watched extreme weather pummel their businesses this year. They hope the holiday season will end the troubled year on a greener note.
Skaggs: An easier way to buy local food
If you have Georgia on your mind and need a taste of it in your belly, a new Web site from the University of Georgia can help with your search.
Skaggs: Learn from industry experts at the Winter Green conference
If you're part of Georgia's horticulture and/or turfgrass industry, you will definitely want to attend the Georgia Green Industry Association's Winter Green / Winter School conference on Jan.23-26 at the Classic Center in Athens.
Skaggs: As area farmers endure drought, let’s give thanks
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the many blessings we have received throughout our lives.
Skaggs: Plant this fall with drought in mind
With the ongoing drought and water restrictions, gardeners across North Georgia are wondering what, if anything, they can plant this fall.
Skaggs: Conserve water by mulching and weeding
With the ongoing drought, water conservation should be a priority for us all. I hope you are doing everything you can to save water around your home as well as in the landscape. Here are some water conservation tips and suggestions for the landscape and garden.
Skaggs: Ag tourism booming in Georgia
From working dairies where kids meet cows to a bed-and-breakfast on a Mennonite farm, Georgians are finding that agriculture and tourism can go together like biscuits and gravy.
Skaggs: Hall County set for annual Farm City Breakfast
Many may find it hard to believe, but Agriculture is among the largest industries in Hall County. Hall County agriculture accounted for more than $275 million in farmgate income in 2006. And in Georgia, Agriculture is the number one industry by far, representing more than $10.5 billion in farmgate income in 2006.
Skaggs: Calling all leaders
In 2003, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in a life-changing leadership program, called the Georgia Agri-Leaders Forum. And the funny thing is, I almost didn't do it.
Skaggs: Drought increases house mosquitoes, Georgia’s West Nile cases
Georgia's rainfall deficit has caused a mosquito population explosion that has led to a rise in the number of West Nile virus cases reported in the state.
SKAGGS: Collect valuable rain in a barrel
With the ongoing drought, the Extension Office has received many calls, questions and suggestions regarding landscape water conservation. Some have been good, others perhaps a bit extreme. But one conservation practice in particular can greatly increase the chances of your ornamental plants surviving - rain barrels. With the drought restrictions now facing all of North Georgia and the likelihood of such in the future, more and more homeowners are looking at harvesting or collecting rainwater to save ...
Sunbelt AG Expo starts next week
The Sunbelt AG Expo starting next week is one of the biggest events of the year for farmers and those involved in agriculture.
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