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Article by:  Sydney Tisthammer • July 28, 2026 -- Nano-Yield..the Nanotechnology Company  We get asked all the time, “What is nanotechnology and how does it work?”  While the answer may seem complex, it’s actually quite simple. Let’s touch on five main ways that nanotechnology is transforming crop nutrient delivery, although there are many more. What is Nanotechnology? Nano-Yield® uses patented nanotechnology in all of our products. Nanotechnology serves as our delivery system for crop inputs. But what does this mean? Nanoparticles are incredibly small—between 10 and 100 nanometers. That’s smaller than a virus! Their small size allows them to enter...

White grubs, the larval stage of May/June beetles (Phyllophaga spp.), can reduce forage
production by feeding on grass roots. This bulletin summarizes identification, scouting,
treatment expectations, and long-term management for Northeast Georgia producers.

The Complete Guide to Helping Chickens Through Summer Heat by Nancy Jefferson, Ph.D., Poultry Nutrition & Technical Services, Kalmbach Feeds Summer can be one of the most challenging seasons for backyard chickens. Heat can influence feed intake, water consumption, egg production, activity levels, and overall flock health. Unlike humans, chickens cannot sweat. They rely on natural cooling mechanisms to regulate body temperature, which means prolonged periods of heat and humidity can place significant stress on your flock. Understanding how heat affects chickens is the first step toward preventing problems before they occur. With proper hydration, nutrition, housing, and daily management, backyard flock...

Protect Your Corn Yield with a Timely Fungicide Application By Gilbert Barrett, President/CEO, White County Farmers Exchange **Professional Drone Application Available Throughout Northeast Georgia** You've invested heavily in seed, fertilizer, herbicides, and crop management. A properly timed fungicide application helps protect that investment by maintaining a healthy, productive plant during the critical grain-fill period.  Fungicides control gray leaf spot, northern corn leaf blight, and southern rust while also improving plant health, stress tolerance, stalk quality, and grain fill. One-Pass Fungicide ProgramBest timing: VT (full tassel) through R1 (silking).Approach Prima: 6.8 fl oz/acre.Trivapro: 13.7 fl oz/acre. Two-Pass ProgramFirst application: V8–V10.  Second application:...

Summer Broadleaf Weed Control in Pastures: Making Every Spray Count         By: Gilbert Barrett, President/CEO, White County Farmers Exchange One of the biggest challenges for pasture managers in the Southeast is recognizing that we don't have just one weed season—we have two. Winter annual weeds require a fall or winter herbicide program, while summer perennial and annual broadleaf weeds require a completely different approach. If you only spray once a year, you are likely leaving significant weed pressure unchecked during the opposite season. Dogfennel: Timing and Coverage MatterDogfennel is one of the most difficult pasture weeds to control once it becomes...