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Rising input costs expected to level out in 2022 02/02/22 Maria M. Lameiras
The lingering effects of the global pandemic continue to ripple through Georgia, with persistent supply chain issues and inflation affecting bottom lines. But a strong overall economic outlook and confident consumer spending signal recovery in 2022, according to University of Georgia agricultural economists at the 2022 Georgia Ag Forecast.
Research conducted by UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Holly Sellers has led to 20 license agreements, five U.S. patents and four vaccines that support the poultry industry. (Photo by Peter Frey/UGA) CAES News
$7.4 billion: UGA’s annual economic impact on Georgia sets record 02/01/22 Sam Fahmy
In the past year, the University of Georgia has conferred more than 10,700 degrees, helped bring nearly 60 new research-based products to market, and leveraged its statewide network of extension agents and public service and outreach units to help individuals and communities across Georgia thrive.
Horn flies swarm a beef cow. These small, black flies remain on the cattle almost continuously and use their piercing bite to draw blood, causing pain and discomfort. CAES News
Developing a genetic solution to the billion-dollar horn fly problem 01/31/22 Claire Sanders Kinnard
On a warm summer night in the South, it’s not unusual to get a few mosquito bites — but some of us tend to get bitten more frequently than others, a result of genetic predispositions that make us more attractive to the insects.
Deer are beautiful creatures, but seeing them dining on your landscape plants quickly makes their beauty fade. CAES News
Controlling unwanted critters in your home or yard 01/28/22 Timothy Daly
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offices receives many calls from homeowners frustrated with unwanted animals troubling their homes or yards. Issues range from squirrels taking up residence in their attics to deer feasting on beloved garden plants. In some cases, a straightforward solution exists, while finding a control method for others can be challenging, if not impossible.
Associate professor Franklin West (left) and lecturer Holly Kinder collaborated to design the new regenerative bioscience major, which will include opportunities for undergraduate research in the growing field and will launch in fall 2022. CAES News
UGA to offer new regenerative bioscience major in CAES 01/27/22 Maria M. Lameiras
The Georgia Board of Regents approved a new regenerative bioscience undergraduate major in the University of Georgia Department of Animal and Dairy Science, which will begin enrolling students in fall 2022.
Angelos Deltsidis is an assistant professor with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences' horticulture department. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA) CAES News
Assistant professor uses ag tech to increase accessibility, reduce waste 01/26/22 Jordan Powers
When Angelos Deltsidis isn’t in the lab or in the field, he can usually be found on the road or trail, putting in miles on a long run through nature. But his runs aren’t simply spent enjoying the greenery—he is also focusing on what the plants produce, how they do it and gathering research ideas. He is finding inspiration.
Members of the UGA Meat Judging Team display their awards at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado including (back row, left to right) Coach Anna Scott, Levi Martin, Preston Nave and Clint Lee and (front row, left to right) Marin Lonee, Anna Unger and Cason Galloway. CAES News
UGA meat judging team takes top honors in national contest 01/25/22 Maria M. Lameiras
The UGA Meat Judging Team garnered a team championship and several individual awards at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, in early January.
Meat and seafood products are prepared for judges to sample during the first round UGA’s Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest. CAES News
Register now for the 2022 Flavor of Georgia food product contest 01/24/22 Jordan Powers
Blueberry barbecue sauce. Gunpowder finishing salt. Fig bourbon jam. Pecan-peanut butter. These are a few of the unique flavors from every corner of Georgia that have vied for top prizes in past Flavor of Georgia contests. Now registration is open to hopeful contestants for the 2022 Flavor of Georgia contest to be held April 21 in Athens.
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Third round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants awarded 01/21/22 Allyson Mann
Eleven grants totaling $1.5 million were awarded in November 2021 to recipients of the third round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants. Overall the awards went to faculty from 13 UGA departments, centers, programs, schools and colleges.