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The annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show was held Jan. 15 at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. CAES News
UGA peanut team addresses concerns, answers questions during annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show 01/16/15 Clint Thompson
Planting season is still three to four months away, but this year’s peanut crop is already on the minds of Georgia farmers. There are many questions left to answer.
UGA agricultural economist Kent Wolfe, director of the Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development, presents on the future of cattle prices in Georgia at the 2015 Georgia Ag Forecast. CAES News
Profits projected to rise for poultry, pork and beef producers, down for row crop farmers 01/16/15 Merritt Melancon
Agriculture is the biggest industry in Georgia, and it’s only continuing to grow. Although situations vary for different commodities, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) economists were optimistic about the coming year.
Retired UGA blueberry and small fruit horticulturist Gerard Krewer, left, holds a container of a new blueberry variety named in his honor. UGA blueberry breeder Scott NeSmith (right) named the new cultivar in honor of Krewer in recognition of his 20 years of service to Georgia's blueberry industry. CAES News
New blueberry cultivar named for Georgia blueberry pioneer Gerard Krewer 01/15/15 Merritt Melancon
Retired University of Georgia blueberry horticulturist Gerard Krewer worked for years to help get Georgia’s blueberry industry off the ground and, today, his contributions have been recognized with his own blueberry cultivar.
This diagram shows the locations and numbered sequence of cuts to remove a branch from a tree. CAES News
Ornamental pruning classes set for UGA campus in Griffin 01/15/15
Learn how to properly prune ornamentals at upcoming University of Georgia classes offered on the campus in Griffin. The one-day course will be offered Feb. 27 and March 6 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Student Learning Center on the UGA Griffin Campus.
A Georgia Master Gardener trims a shrub in the University of Georgia Research and Education Garden in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Landscape business class set for UGA Griffin 01/15/15
A landscape business class is set for Feb. 13 at the University of Georgia campus in Griffin.
When using pesticides, remember that the safe and legal use of pesticides requires that the entire label be followed exactly. Contact your local Extension agent if you're unsure about a product. CAES News
UGA pesticide applicator re-certification classes set 01/15/15
Pesticides can be helpful in controlling insects and diseases, but there are chemicals that should be handled with care. To educate pesticide users, University of Georgia Extension has planned pesticide safety and handling classes in Albany, Savannah and Perry this February and March.
Ryegrass forage gets harvested the first of what could be three to four times. CAES News
Recent rains leave some small grain, ryegrass fields lacking nitrogen 01/14/15 Frank M. Watson
In light of recent wet weather, nitrogen deficiency problems have shown up in some small grains and ryegrass fields.
A warm and wet December helped to rid the state of the moderate drought conditions that had dogged southwest Georgia farmers through out the fall. CAES News
Wetter, warmer December bolsters winter forage and grain crops 01/13/15 Pam Knox
After a bone chilling November, Georgia saw warmer and wetter weather in December. The rain eliminated drought across the state, although some patches of abnormally dry conditions were still present at the end of the month.
Pictured are in-line feeders delivered by AgrAbility to a farmer in Fitzgerald. CAES News
AgrAbility program helps Georgia farmer in need 01/13/15 Jordan Hill
A small-town Georgia farmer, George Burke of Fitzgerald, counts his blessings for the much-needed assistance he received from the National AgrAbility Project, a program that helps physically disabled farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers.