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Calvin Perry, superintendent at the University of Georgia Stripling Irrigation Research Park, gives a presentation on variable-rate irrigation at the Climate Adaptation Exchange event held Feb. 8 in Tifton, Ga. CAES News
UGA event highlights weather fighting tools for farmers 02/15/13 Clint Thompson
Adapting to unpredictable weather is part of Lamar Black’s job as a farmer in Jenkins County, Ga. Black grows cotton, corn and peanuts on more than 400 acres, so each year he plans for and adjusts to extreme temperatures and rain, or lack thereof.
Nine University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences graduates were honored on this year's Bulldog 100 list of the fastest growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni. Pictured at the Bulldog 100 event are four of the honorees - Ron Holt, Larry Cunningham, Jack Hartley and Timothy Campbell. CAES News
Bulldog 100 names several UGA agriculture graduates to 2013 list 02/14/13 Sharon Dowdy
Nine University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences graduates were honored on this year’s Bulldog 100 list of the fastest growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni.
Radishes are one of the easier vegetables to grow for beginning gardeners. CAES News
Vegetable growers' workshop set at UGA Griffin campus 02/13/13 Sharon Dowdy
A workshop for home gardeners and small scale farmers interested in growing and marketing vegetables is set for March 15 on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin.
A redbud tree (cercis spp.) blooms during springtime on the UGA Griffin Campus CAES News
Winter is a great time to prune overgrown trees and shrubs 02/13/13 STEPHEN GARTON
January and February are ideal months for pruning overgrown trees and shrubs. However, avoid pruning shrubs and trees that flower in the spring like dogwoods, azaleas and native hydrangeas.
Green tomatoes infected with Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. CAES News
Resistant varieties saved Georgia tomatoes from viral destruction 02/07/13 Clint Thompson
Once a major threat to the tomato industry, the thrips-vectored tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) has been unable to penetrate the vegetable’s latest line of defense — resistant cultivars.
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Handle fuel safely for the benefit of the environment 02/06/13 Frank M. Watson
A small gasoline leak from a fuel storage tank can often go unnoticed. But even one drop per second could result in the release of about 400 gallons of gasoline in one year. Not only does this cause an economic loss, but it also causes environmental and health problems.
A rain barrel in a community garden on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Ga. CAES News
A gardener's list of New Year's resolutions 02/06/13 Mary Carol Sheffield
Every year I make a short list of resolutions for the new year, and I’m sure many of you do, too. Usually, it revolves around longer, more frequent workouts and fewer tempting desserts, but this year, as a University of Georgia county agent, I thought I would focus my resolutions on my yard and garden.
Peanuts are dug in a field in Seminole County, Ga., Sept. 29, 2011. Prices for this year's crop, which is near half harvested, are running as high as $1,000 per ton. These are the highest prices since the end of the federal quota system in 2002, which regulated U.S. peanut supply each year. CAES News
Georgia peanut growers predicted to reduce acreage after 2012 bumper crop 01/31/13 Sharon Dowdy, Nathan B. Smith
Due to last year’s record-breaking peanut harvest and the current surplus supply of peanuts, Georgia peanut farmers will likely decrease the number of acres they plant this year.
The 2013 Ag to Port Ag Forecast will focus on Georgia's agricultural exports. CAES News
2013 Ag Forecast: Midwestern drought and international demand will play role in this year's growing season. 01/31/13 Merritt Melancon
Georgia is already one of the world’s top exporters of poultry, timber and nuts, like pecans and peanuts. As Georgia farmers move into the international market, global demand, supply and weather patterns have more of an effect on the way they do business.