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George Vellidis, a professor on the University of Georgia-Tifton campus, examines a soil moisture sensor. CAES News
Soil moisture sensors help farmers optimize water use 08/19/13 Clint Thompson
Soil moisture sensors are an efficient tool farmers use to optimize their irrigation water use.
Scott Angle, dean of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, speaks to members of the CAES Advisory Council and members of the Tifton community last week at the Tifton Campus Conference Center. CAES News
Dean Angle optimistic about College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences' future 08/16/13 Clint Thompson
The University of Georgia’s agricultural college is eyeing a more prosperous future.
A University of Georgia study finds cleaning beef with electrolyzed oxidizing water before processing reduces E. coli numbers. CAES News
UGA study finds electrified water kills foodborne pathogens on beef 08/14/13 Sharon Dowdy
University of Georgia researchers have used electrolyzed oxidizing water to sanitize poultry, kill funguses on nursery-grown plants and remove pathogens from produce. Now they’re using it to reduce shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) on beef.
Satsuma oranges are grown predominantly in Alabama, Louisiana and California. CAES News
Satsuma orange conference set at Lowndes County Civic Center 08/14/13
Farmers interested in growing an alternative crop can learn about Satsuma oranges on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Lowndes County Civic Center in Valdosta.
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension horticulturist Bob Westerfield displays several pieces of lawn and garden equipment during a class on the UGA campus in Griffin, Georgia. CAES News
Vegetable growers' workshop set at UGA Griffin campus 08/13/13
A workshop for small-scale farmers and home gardeners interested in growing and marketing vegetables for profit is set for Sept. 20 on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin.
A group of students enjoys canoeing on the lake at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Ga. CAES News
Canoe Rock Eagle Lake during Saturday at the Rock 08/13/13
Novice and veteran canoers are invited to put a paddle in Rock Eagle Lake on Aug. 17 during this month’s Saturday at the Rock event. The session costs $5 per person and will run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
With many areas of the state received more than eight inches of rain during the month, July was another abnormally wet and cool month in Georgia. CAES News
Soggy soil, high streams and rainy days dominated July in Georgia 08/09/13 Pam Knox
With many areas of the state receiving more than eight inches of rain during the month, July was another abnormally wet and cool month in Georgia.
UGA professor of horticulture John Ruter, who took over the garden July 1, 2013, wants to emphasize the gardens educational, research and public outreach missions. CAES News
New green thumb to cultivate UGA Trial Gardens 08/07/13 Merritt Melancon
After 30 years, the Trial Gardens at UGA — that green, flower-laden oasis sandwiched between the Snelling Dining Hall and the College of Pharmacy — is being tended by a new green thumb.
Spring is right around the corner, and so are spring flowers, summer vegetables and all the gardening these seasons bring. CAES News
Rains may bring powdery mildew to dogwoods 08/07/13 Frank M. Watson
If the dogwood trees in your landscape are shedding their leaves, they may be suffering the side affects of powdery mildew.