Tillin' It Like It Is: Agriculture and Community Development

Hosts discuss planters, irrigation, and sprayers with UGA Extension Specialist Wes Porter. This episode also wraps up the month long Ag Hero segment in honor of National Ag Week.

Guest Cliff Collins discusses bee keeping tips as well as gives a varroa mite update. Host Blake Carter talks about D.W. Brooks and their contributions to Georgia Agriculture and the poultry industry.

Hosts discuss soil amendments and agricultural heroes.

Hosts Savannah Tanner and Blake Carter, welcome local Effingham agribusiness consultant and row crop producer, Clayton Waller, on the show to talk all things crop insurance. With farming more expensive than ever, along with an extremely volatile commodity market, should producers continue purchasing crop insurance? Should producers consider buying a policy for the first time? How should they even...

In this episode, Blake and Savannah discuss lawn burweed or "stickers" and Savannah talks with Daniel Jackson about pulling soil samples and more specifically using a grid sampling technique for farmers.

Author Note: In the podcast, Ashleigh gives recommendations for how long before leftovers must be refrigerated or thrown away. These recommendations are provided for foodservice professionals who have prior approval from the local regulatory authority to serve food without temperature control. The consumer recommendations for handling leftovers are as follows: Cut the turkey into small pieces and...

"When you talk about the SEC, you never get a chance to rest.- Kirby Smart" Our newest episode just dropped ahead of tomorrow's clash between OUR Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators. Taking inspiration from the game, this episode focuses on gators, ponds, and a little on pond weed management. Give it a listen and GO DAWGS!

Discussions of peanut and cotton maturity are the main focus, as well as what growers need to know about how Helene could impact their harvesting decisions.

This episode covers various topics related to deer hunting and managing deer populations. The hosts discuss strategies for protecting gardens and flower beds from deer, including using deer repellents and planting deer-tolerant plants. They also talk about the importance of soil testing for food plots and provide advice for new food plot planters. The conversation touches on the Hunters for the Hu...

The hosts discuss pre- and post- emerge weed control options for pasture and hay fields with special guest, Peyton Sapp. Dairy milk is also discussed, focusing on lactose sensitivity.

The conversation covers two main themes: highway safety during harvest season and grain bin management. The hosts discuss the importance of road safety when sharing the road with farm equipment, highlighting statistics on accidents and deaths involving tractors and other agricultural vehicles. They provide tips for drivers on how to safely interact with farm equipment on the road. The conversation...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the impact of Hurricane Debbie on well water and crop damage in Southeast Georgia. They provide tips on inspecting wells for contamination and structural damage, as well as testing water quality. They also discuss the potential yield loss in crops due to the storm and the importance of documenting damage for insurance claims. The hosts also address the issue of a...

In this episode of Tillin' It Like It Is, the hosts discuss the upcoming Midville Field Day in Southeast District Extension. They interview Anthony Black, the farm superintendent at Midville Experiment Station, who shares the history and purpose of the station. They highlight the importance of timely farming practices and the value of research farms like Midville in providing research-based re...

In this episode, the hosts discuss updates and tips related to agriculture in Southeast Georgia. They cover topics such as identifying and treating weeds, using plant growth regulators in cotton and peanuts, and the emerging citrus industry in Georgia. The hosts also interview Aubrey Shirley, an ANR agent, who shares his experience and knowledge about citrus production. The episode concludes with...

In this episode, the hosts discuss updates on row crops and focus on pecan production. They provide insights on growing blueberries, including planting in the right spot, pruning, and pollination. They also discuss the importance of irrigation for row crops like cotton, corn, peanuts, and soybeans. The hosts then introduce Andrew Sawyer, the Southeast Area Pecan Agent, who shares his expertise on...

In this episode of the Tilling It Like It Is podcast, host Blake Carter discusses various topics related to agriculture and community development with guests Savannah Tanner and Wade Parker. The conversation covers issues such as tomato diseases, hay production, cattle health, and fly control. The hosts provide valuable insights and recommendations for farmers and producers in Southeast Georgia. I...