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There were almost 800,000 acres of peanuts grown in Georgia in 2015. CAES News
Peanut crop predicted to produce close to 4,000 pounds per acre 12/04/13 Clint Thompson
Georgia’s peanut crop this year may not compare to 2012, but it’s still proving to be a good year. Some 430,000 acres were grown at what University of Georgia experts predict to be close to 4,000 pounds per acre.
Fresh vegetables grown organically by an Elijay, Ga., farmer CAES News
UGA study uses consumer behavior to determine whether fresh or frozen produce contain more nutrients 12/03/13 Merritt Melancon
A recent University of Georgia study of Americans’ groceries showed that fresh may not always be the best choice — at least not in terms of delivering the vitamins and minerals that families expect from their veggies.
University of Georgia professor Michael Wetzstein has been awarded the National Teaching Award for Food and Agriculture Science by the Association of Public Land-grant Universities. CAES News
UGA agricultural economics professor wins national teaching award 11/27/13 Merritt Melancon
University of Georgia professor Michael Wetzstein has been awarded the National Teaching Award for Food and Agriculture Science by the Association of Public Land-grant Universities.
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Wet and cool summer slowed crops this year; winter looks drier with highly variable temperatures 11/27/13 Pam Knox
In the last 12 months Georgia saw the tale of drought, one of the wettest springs and summers on record. Then abnormally dry conditions returned. 2013 has been a climatic roller coaster to say the least.
Yuletide Camellias bloomed early this year. CAES News
Yuletide camellias getting a jump on the holidays, too 11/27/13 Norman Winter
Thanks to retailers the Christmas season started sooner than ever, and as if wanting to be in sequence, it happened in the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, too! The Yuletide camellias started blooming earlier than ever giving a clear signal of the holiday season.
Camellias add both green shrubby and color to landscapes with their leaves and blooms. CAES News
How new trees, shrubs are planted determines their success 11/27/13 William G. Tyson
How a shrub or tree is planted determines whether it dies, struggles to grow or takes off and thrives.
Here is a picutre of Phytophthora fruit rot damage on a watermelon in Turner County. CAES News
Phytophthora devastating disease for watermelons across state 11/25/13 Clint Thompson
An abundance of summer rainfall soaked farmlands across Georgia and brought devastating disease to the state’s watermelon crop.
Tift County's 4-H poultry judging team won its third national championship in four years last week. Pictured are, from left, Tift County Extension Coordinator Brian Tankersley, Ben Branch, Dr. Joe Mauldin, Carolina Carter, Dr. Claudia Dunkley, Michaela Lubbers, Dr. Casey Ritz, Miles McDonald and Tift County 4-H agent Ashley Davis. CAES News
Tift County 4-H poultry judging team wins national championship 11/25/13 Clint Thompson
The names are different, but the results are the same for Tift County’s 4-H poultry judging team — another national championship.
Rosemary plants are popping up in nurseries during the holidays among the mini-Christmas tree alternatives. CAES News
Rosemary shrubs make their debut as tiny Christmas trees 11/21/13 Louise Estabrook
Rosemary plants are gaining popularity as a holiday gift and miniature, living Christmas tree. After the holidays, you can use it as an indoor houseplant. With a little care, holiday rosemary plants can be added to the landscape in the spring.