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Seeds available at a recent seed swap at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia CAES News
UGA researchers breeding more profitable seed for organic farmers 01/28/15 Merritt Melancon
The market for organic produce increases every year as does the number of farmers stepping up to meet that demand, but the number of seed companies catering this growing market is still relatively limited.
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
UGA expert offers advice for new small-scale farmers 01/27/15 Sharon Dowdy
Backyard gardeners thinking of turning their hobby into a business should start small, according to University of Georgia consumer horticulturist Bob Westerfield.
As a result of a roof leak, mold grows on the ceiling of a home. CAES News
UGA Extension provides tips on removing and preventing mold and mildew 01/27/15 Frank M. Watson
Mildew and musty odors sometimes develop during periods of damp weather. Controlling them can be as easy as buying a dehumidifier or placing a moisture barrier under the home.
Beef cattle graze in a pasture at the University of Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center in Blairsville, Ga. CAES News
UGA Extension agent working to help save Georgia cattlemen money 01/23/15 Jordan Hill
University of Georgia Extension agent Mark Frye helps save Georgia cattlemen money while providing cattle a better diet.
There were almost 800,000 acres of peanuts grown in Georgia in 2015. CAES News
Low commodity prices highlight Ag Forecast event 01/23/15 Clint Thompson
One of the state’s leading counties in row crop production received bleak news about commodity prices during a 2015 Georgia Ag Forecast event held Thursday, Jan. 22.
Pictured is the muscadine variety 'Hall'. CAES News
UGA releases new muscadine variety 01/23/15 Clint Thompson
The new University of Georgia muscadine is golden and ripens early, making it an attractive choice for consumers and Georgia farmers.
Monthly temperature departures from the 1901-2000 base period (Data source: National Climatic Data Center) CAES News
Heavy rainfall, drought tested Georgia farmers in 2014 01/22/15 Pam Knox
Wild variation in rainfall made 2014 a rough year for Georgia farmers, especially those in the southwestern corner of the state.
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.