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Feed the Future Peanut & Mycotoxin Innovation Lab (PMIL) Dave Hoisington welcomes an international class of plant breeders to the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences for a technology workshop. CAES News
International crop breeders visit University of Georgia for bioinformatics training 03/12/15 Christy Fricks
When breeding a new crop variety, plant breeders often have to collect data from dozens or hundreds of seedlings to determine which plants have the traits they are looking for. Crunching all that data can be complicated, but new bioinfomatics systems, which track traits and make projections on future plant performance can make the process quicker, less expensive and more productive.
Parsley, rosemary, thyme, chives and oregano plants wait to be installed in a square foot garden plot. CAES News
Growing herbs can be grown in the summer and dried for use in the winter 03/12/15 Stephanie Schupska
All herbs like well-drained soils, so it's easiest – and better for the plants – to grow them in pots. The exceptions are rosemary and thyme, which can be planted as ground cover in sunny areas.
A bumble bee collects pollen from a tomatillo bloom in a Butts Co., Ga., garden. CAES News
Use forethought to head off garden problems before they happen 03/12/15 Amanda Tedrow
There is nothing more frustrating than planting a vegetable garden and not producing a substantial crop. Numerous problems can contribute to low yields, but, fortunately, most of them can be avoided.
Fresh vegetables at a vendor stand at the Athens Farmers Market in Athens, Ga. CAES News
UGA Extension and USDA offer workshops on grant writing for farmers and local food advocates 03/12/15 Merritt Melancon, Jessica L Cudnik
The process of applying for federal grants can be daunting, but extra funding can help farmers diversify their farms or make them more sustainable or profitable. University of Georgia Extension is currently working with the USDA to host two workshops to help farmers apply for grants through the USDA’s Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion programs.
UGA Extension consumer horticulturist Bob Westerfield checks bean plants for signs of disease and insects on the UGA campus in Griffin. Westerfield grows vegetables at work to be prepared to answer home gardener questions. He grows them at home for his dinner table. CAES News
If it's too cold for gardening, stay indoors and create a plan 03/10/15 Sharon Dowdy
Successful gardeners know that a bountiful harvest in the summer begins with proper planning in the spring. When the weather is still too cold to till the soil, seasoned gardeners are indoors ordering specialty seeds and planning what to plant and where.
Garden peas grow in a garden. CAES News
Plant cold-tolerant peas now 03/10/15 Frank M. Watson
Gardeners who can’t wait to put seeds in the soil will be glad to know that garden peas, or green peas, will grow in cool, moist weather.
Adriana Coppola, a native Italian now living in Johns Creek, won the grand prize in the University of Georgia's 2015 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest with her A&A Alta Cucina Italia Balsamico al Mirtillo, a blueberry balsamic vinegar reduction. CAES News
A&A Alta Cucina Italia balsamic vinegar wins 2015 Flavor of Georgia contest 03/10/15 Merritt Melancon
Adriana Coppola, a native Italian now living in Johns Creek, won the grand prize in the University of Georgia’s 2015 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest with her A&A Alta Cucina Italia Balsamico al Mirtillo, a blueberry balsamic vinegar reduction.
Here's a closeup picture of blueberries being grown in Alapaha. Picture taken in May, 2013. CAES News
Blueberry specialist, ag engineer help blueberry farmers with improved spraying techniques 03/09/15 Jordan Hill
A University of Georgia blueberry specialist and agricultural engineer are equipping southeast Georgia blueberry growers with knowledge about improved spraying techniques to help manage the crop and keep Georgia at No. 1 in blueberry production.
Amanda Griffin and her daughter Khloe Griffin have been helped by the Car Seat Safety program in Appling County. CAES News
High-visibility child passenger safety enforcement campaign aims to save lives 03/06/15 Karen Daily
The University of Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute (GTIPI), supported by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, has teamed up with local law enforcement, public health officials, non-profit organizations, and other advocates to form the Child Passenger Safety Misuse Task Force.