University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

News Stories - Page 355

As interest in local food continues to grow, more communities across Georgia have started farmers markets, like this one in Roswell. The University of Georgia's helping to meet the demand, too, with a certificate program in local food systems. CAES News
Farmers markets offer fresh, local produce at a good price 05/17/12 Merritt Melancon
When farmers market season hits Georgia in May and early June, shoppers know they can look forward to some very fresh produce, but they should also expect to find some juicy deals.
Early blight on a tomato leaf CAES News
Early blight arrives early on backyard tomato plants 05/14/12 Frank M. Watson
Every year home gardeners call their University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office to ask, "What's causing my tomatoes to fire up?" This is how most people describe a disease known as early blight.
Shade grown peppers in Tifton research plot. Researcher: Juan Carlos Diaz-Perez. CAES News
Shading helps south Georgia pepper farmers beat the heat 05/11/12 Donn H Cooper
As the seasons turn, commercial bell pepper growers in the Southeast share a common foe: the sun.
Tomatoes are the stars of many home gardens. CAES News
Tactics to improve this summer's tomato harvest 05/10/12 Merritt Melancon
Few things in the garden seem to cause as much joy, heartbreak or anxiety as the fate of the summer’s backyard tomato harvest.
Eric Protsko and Glenn Beard win Walter B. Hill Awards CAES News
Beard, Protsko win prestigious Walter B. Hill awards from UGA 05/09/12 Jonathan R. Veit
Two University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty members have received Walter Barnard Hill awards in recognition of their public outreach programs.
Wayne Parrott, a crop and soil sciences professor at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, checks out the growth of a few of his soybean plants. CAES News
NSF grant will help scientists uncover hidden soybean genes 05/09/12 Sharon Dowdy
Soybeans are the world's largest single source of vegetable protein and edible oil, already used to make livestock feed, soymilk, tofu, adhesives, alternative fuels, disinfectants, plastics and particleboard. Using a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, University of Georgia researcher Wayne Parrott hopes to uncover more uses for the popular legume.
4-H'er Andrew Day receives the President's Environmental Youth Award from Lisa Jackson, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. CAES News
Georgia 4-H'er honored by President Obama 05/09/12 Capri Martinez
Pulaski County 4-H member Andrew Day has earned the 2011 President's Environmental Youth Award for Region 4 for his efforts to fight water pollution.
Beehive at Rock Eagle 4-H Center CAES News
Visit Rock Eagle 4-H Center and learn about honeybees 05/09/12
Did you know that a hive of honeybees have to visit 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey? Spend Saturday, May 19, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Ga., and explore the fascinating life of this incredible insect.
CAES News
UGA Griffin Campus to host Farm to Fork food business workshop 05/08/12
Those who are ready to take their “famous” barbecue sauce recipes or farm stand cheeses to the next level should make plans to attend the next Farm to Fork workshop, May 22-23 at the University of Georgia Campus in Griffin.