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Wildflowers grow on a hillside at the University of Georgia Research and Education Garden in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Wildflowers compete for attention in the fall 09/23/15 Paul Pugliese
Some of the more conspicuous wildflowers that garner the most attention are goldenrod, swamp sunflowers and cosmos. Many wildflowers are very prolific seed producers and can spread rapidly.
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Free Southeast Georgia Forestry Field Day and Workshop 09/18/15 Clint Thompson
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources are teaming up to host a Southeast Georgia Forestry Field Day and Workshop. Georgia landowners, timber managers and forestry industry personnel are encouraged to attend the free event.
Mark McCann will take over on Oct. 1 as the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences assistant dean for Extension for agricultural and natural resources programming. CAES News
Animal scientist Mark McCann picked to head agricultural and natural resources program for UGA Extension 09/17/15 Merritt Melancon
For more than 100 years, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has provided farmers, ranchers and gardeners with research-based training and on-demand information to help them improve their farms and gardens. Starting Oct. 1, a new leader will oversee these vital Extension services in Georgia.
Representatives of UGA's Soil, Plant and Water Analysis Laboratory will be on hand to answer gardeners' soil questions in downtown Atlanta on Aug. 27 at Love Local: A Soil Festival to Grow Healthier Communities. CAES News
Soil testing is the first step to getting closer to the land 09/17/15 Josie A Krogh
Over the past decade, there’s been a push for suburbanites and city dwellers to understand where their food comes from and to get closer to the land. University of Georgia soil scientist Jason Lessl believes that people can’t get closer to the land until they know how it works.
Peanuts are dug at a farm in southwest Georgia during the Georgia Peanut Tour last year. CAES News
Peanut tour showcases Georgia's 2015 crop 09/17/15 Clint Thompson
The top peanut-producing state in the country showcased its 2015 crop during the annual Georgia Peanut Tour, which was held Sept. 15-17. Tour attendees learned why peanuts are a high-value crop for Georgia farmers.
Rachel Wigington, who is pursuing her master's degree in agricultural and environmental education, presented on her internship in France during summer 2015. Reynolds is an International Certificate Student and presented at the inaugural international agriculture certificate students night. CAES News
International Agriculture Certificate students gather to share stories and advice 09/17/15 Samantha Anderson
Over the 25 years that the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has offered its Certificate in International Agriculture, more than 125 certificate students have traveled to dozens of countries throughout the world to conduct internships with UGA partners.
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All ag-grads are in demand, but ag-tech and agribusiness degrees are most valued 09/16/15 Josie A Krogh
Students who study agriculture-related technology and agribusiness can expect to bring in the highest starting salaries among their cohort, according to the most recent agricultural salary study performed by Iowa State University.
Pictured is white mold disease on peanuts at a UGA research farm in Tifton, Georgia. CAES News
Georgia's peanut farmers having difficult year with white mold disease 09/15/15 Tatyana Phelps
White mold disease has always been a problem for Georgia peanut farmers, according to University of Georgia plant pathologist Tim Brenneman. The disease has been even more of a nuisance due to the hot and humid weather conditions this growing season.
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August 2015 saw above average rainfall, seasonal temperatures for Georgia 09/10/15 Pam Knox
Precipitation across Georgia for the month of August 2015 varied widely, from more than 10 inches near the coast and in north-central Georgia to less than 2 inches in the southwest corner of the state. A few isolated areas received more than 15 inches during the month, according to Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) observers.