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UGA climatologist predicts more active tropical season in 2015 02/04/15 Clint Thompson
Tropical storms may cause havoc for coastal homeowners, but the rainfall they bring recharges the water balance and keeps soil moist in the summer, according to University of Georgia climatologist Pam Knox. Lack of tropical storm activity in 2014 contributed to Georgia’s prolonged drought, she said.
Palmer amaranth can reach heights of up to 7-10 feet. UGA Extension weed specialist Eric Prostko encourages farmers to continue to control Palmer amaranth even after their corn is harvested. CAES News
UGA professor says rotation of different pesticide chemistries key to preventing weed resistance 02/02/15 Clint Thompson
A University of Georgia professor is advocating that farmers rotate the pesticides they apply to cotton crops in order to prevent another outbreak of the herbicide-resistant weed, Palmer amaranth.
Palmer amaranth can reach heights of up to 7-10 feet. UGA Extension weed specialist Eric Prostko encourages farmers to continue to control Palmer amaranth even after their corn is harvested. CAES News
Glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth still a concern for Georgia cotton growers 01/29/15 Clint Thompson
Concerns over low cotton prices and high treatment costs have University of Georgia Extension weed scientist Stanley Culpepper fearing Georgia farmers might be tempted to become conservative in their fight against glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth.
The Walk Georgia logo was introduced in 2014. CAES News
Revamped, renewed Walk Georgia ready to get Georgians moving this spring 01/28/15
There’s no better way to shake off those mid-winter blues than to get outside and get moving, and University of Georgia Extension has just the thing to help motivate Georgians to get active and ready for spring.
Fall is not the best time to prune most trees and shrubs. It is best to wait until late winter, around February or early March. CAES News
Time to shake off those winter blues with garden planning and yard projects 01/28/15 Heather Kolich
Bleak winter landscapes and cold, uninviting temperatures can try a gardener’s patience. It doesn’t have to be that way.
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.