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UGA entomologist Nancy Hinkle receives regional 2014 Recognition Award in Urban Entomology 03/20/14 Merritt Melancon
The Entomological Society of America’s Southeastern Branch presented University of Georgia entomologist Nancy Hinkle with its 2014 Recognition Award in Urban Entomology.
Tim Young, center, receives the Flavor of Georgia grand prize for his Georgia Gold Clothbound Cheddar from Gov. Nathan Deal and Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black on March 18. CAES News
Elberton cheese maker wins 2014 Flavor of Georgia 03/20/14 Merritt Melancon
Elberton farmer, cheese maker and local food advocate Tim Young took home the grand prize from the 2014 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest on March 18. The annual contest, conducted by the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development, is a chance for food businesses to showcase their new products.
Despite a few nights with single-digit low temperatures, Georgia experienced a near normal winter. CAES News
Winter near average for Georgia in spite of some cold mornings 03/20/14 Pam Knox
Despite some bone-chilling days with single digit lows, Georgia’s winter was about average in both temperature and precipitation.
Georgia Farmer of the Year Philip Grimes receives a plaque from Gov. Nathan Deal, on right, and Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, on left. CAES News
Tift County farmer recognized as Georgia's farmer of the year 03/18/14 Clint Thompson
Philip Grimes, who grows peanuts, cotton, cantaloupes, snap beans and broccoli in Tift County is dedicated to achieving maximum yields through sound conservation practices. The 2014 recipient of the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Georgia Farmer of the Year award has long been the envy of Tifton’s agricultural neighborhood.
Pecans on the ground in an orchard on the University of Georgia Tifton campus. CAES News
Rain, disease limited Georgia's 2013 pecan crop 03/18/14 Clint Thompson
Georgia’s 2013 pecan crop was not as plentiful as farmers hoped for, and one University of Georgia expert says this year’s crop could be even worse — if history repeats itself.
Fire ants scurry along a piece of wood CAES News
Garden bed fire ants can put a stinging stop to spring planting 03/13/14 Merritt Melancon
Nothing will put a stop to early spring, planting-bed preparation like the appearance of a giant fire ant mound in the middle of a vegetable garden.
This year's El Nino could cause a late frost this spring. Be ready with these tips from UGA Extension. CAES News
Late-frost survival kits help gardeners weather whatever comes 03/13/14 Merritt Melancon
With the polar vortex sliding around unpredictably this winter and this spring’s weather projected to be unpredictable, at best, many Georgia gardeners may be weary of a late frost.
Don't let fire ants ruin your afternoons. CAES News
Don't let spring fire ants ruin summertime fun 03/13/14 Merritt Melancon
Nothing ruins a good cookout or run through the sprinklers like a mound of fire ants. With warmer weather around the corner, early spring is the time to tackle fire ants problems before they spoil summer fun.
A deer dines on pasture grass in Butts Co., Ga. CAES News
From plant selection to repellents and fences, UGA experts share deer control tips 03/13/14 Sharon Dowdy
Home gardeners love adding plants to their landscapes. Deer love eating them. University of Georgia Extension experts share a few ways to attempt to control them.