UGA Cooperative Extension
Pickens County Extension Office:
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Disease Threatens Georgia Blueberry Crop
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Bacterial leaf scorch, caused by the bacterium Xyella fastidiosa, causes what looks like burns on the blueberry leaves. Image credit: Phil Brannen/ UGA
State Automated Weather Data
For current weather conditions, historical weather data and other applications, click on the link below. The link is for Ellijay, GA. For other locations, select the desired station from the pop-up list under station on the left side of the link page.
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
Cost: $5.00
Radon Test Kit
Cost: $5.00
Measures the level of radon in your home. Limit two per residence.
Soil Testing
Cost: $9.00
Come by the office to or call us to discuss the proper method of collecting the sample. Bring us the equivalent of a sandwich bag 2/3 full for each sample. The results will come back in about a week. They can be emailed, faxed, or snail mailed to you.
Water Testing
Basic Cost: $18
Call us before you come in so we can discuss the proper sampling technique based on the actual test you request.
