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GSD February 2015 Update

GSD February 2015 Update

February 10, 2015

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Red Dirt Diplomacy
As a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialist in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Bob Kemerait is
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING The annual Georgia Seed Development Board meeting will be held in the GSDC conference room
Scott Jackson returns to UGA as GRA Eminent Scholar
by Olivia Randall (Scott Jackson first came to the university in 2011 as the GRA Eminent Scholar in Plant Functional
CAES experts study oil production to boost Georgia’s peanut power
CAES NEWSWIRE By Maria M. Lameiras Nino Brown, assistant research scientist in the CAES crop and soil
Turfgrass Research Field Day draws hundreds to UGA-Griffin
CAES NEWS By Ashley N Biles [A UGA researcher holding a sign reading "4" leads a large crowd to
New ‘Tif3D’ turfgrass promises superior putting-green performance
By Emily Cabrera, CAES After nearly a decade of research trials, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
GSD SPRING BOARD MEETING
The Spring Georgia Seed Development Board meeting will be held at the Windsor Hotel in Plains, GA beginning at 8:00AM
SCN Slayers, how scientists are developing new ways to beat this billion dollar pest.
by Gil Gullickson, The Furrow On paper, managing soybean cyst nematode (SCN) seems easy. Just plant an SCN-resistant variety, right?
Creature Comforts partners with UGA wheat breeder to create 2024 Get Comfortable brew
CAES NEWSWIRE By Maria M. Lameiras [UGA Professor Mohamed Mergoum lifts a glass to his nose to smell
Five professors named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors
Five professors named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors By Brandon Ward [(L to R) Elizabeth Brisbois,
2024 GSDC/GCIA Summer Internship
Please click here for the 2024 GSDC/GCIA information and application.
6 peanut weed challenges to put on your radar
Southeast Farm Press For the most part, the 2023 Georgia peanut crop is in the warehouse. The UGA Peanut Team Captain,
CAES researchers spearhead development of new soybean cyst nematode-resistant cultivars
From CAES Newswire Plant-parasitic nematodes cause billions of dollars in annual yield losses and represent a major impediment to meeting
Growing our gas: UGA moving biofuels closer to market
By Emily Halnon Associate Professor Ali Missaoui, one of several University of Georgia faculty associated with the Center for
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING The annual Georgia Seed Development Board meeting will be held in the GSDC conference room
Georgia, the Blueberry State?
Jordan Powers, PR coordinator  UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  jpowers@uga.edu  Editor’s
UGA Turf Team supports Mexico’s highest professional soccer leagues
UGA Turf Team supports Mexico's highest professional soccer leagues By Emily Cabrera, CAES Newswire Nicknamed "The Steel
Georgia Grown TV- The Georgia Peanut, Part 1
Georgia is the #1 producing state for peanuts in the United States...This episode introduces some of the farmers and behind-the-scenes
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING The Spring Georgia Seed Development Board meeting will be held at the Windsor Hotel in
Trees for the future: developing climate-adapted pecans
Trees for the future: developing climate-adapted pecans By Jordan Powers, for CAES Newswire [An orchard of pecan trees lines
2023 SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Georgia Seed Development (GSD) along with Georgia Crop Improvement Association (GCIA) are sponsoring summer internships for rising junior or senior
Planting to picking, good peanuts start from the ground up
Field to Jar, Part 2 Variety selection, disease management and harvest timing are critical to Georgia’s peanut farmers By
Leaf spot-resistant peanut released from program
The first commercially available peanut cultivar highly resistant to leaf spot disease. USDA-ARS peanut breeder Corley Holbrook checks peanut plots
CAES produces Ph.D. plant breeders ready for top green industry jobs
CAES produces Ph.D. plant breeders ready for top green industry jobs By Amanda Budd [Evan McCoy, left, and
GSD Board Meeting
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING The annual Georgia Seed Development Board meeting will be held in the GSDC conference room
Disease Management Vital for Peanut Producers
Southeast AgNet By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension caution producers about disease management
Pecans don’t respond to heat like we do
Research has demonstrated that photosynthesis in pecan can continue unimpeded at leaf temperatures as high as 106 degrees as long as
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING The Spring Georgia Seed Development Board meeting will be held at the Windsor Hotel in
2022 SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Georgia Seed Development (GSD) along with Georgia Crop Improvement Association (GCIA) are sponsoring summer internships for rising junior or senior
UGA plant pathologist recognized for improving the world, one peanut at a time
By Maria M. Lameiras for CAES News Professor Bob Kemerait talks about peanut diseases during the Georgia
Missouri Soybean partners with University of Georgia to commercialize High Oleic soybeans
SEED TODAY Jefferson City, MO (November 1, 2021) - In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Missouri Soybean partnered with the University of Georgia (UGA)
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING The annual Georgia Seed Development Board meeting will be held at the Athens GSDC
Renowned researcher establishes endowment to support Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center
By Maria M. Lameiras for CAES News Wayne Hanna, best known for developing 'TifTuf', the hardiest turfgrass
Southwest Research and Education Center Field Day
Southwest Research and Education Center Field Day 08/31/2021 9:00AM - 2:00PM Location Southwest Research and Education Center:
Master gardener: John Ruter talks ornamental plant breeding
By Michael Terrazas for CAES News John Ruter realized at a young age that he belonged
Grass in the Olympic Stadium developed by UGA in Tifton
UGA’s TifSport and TifGrand, tough and durable bermudagrasses, were decades in the making by Leigh Beeson The
Southeast Research and Education Center Midville Field Day, August 11, 2021
Please join UGA CAES Wednesday, August 11 for the Midville Field Day. This will be an in-person event
University of Georgia’s Robust Soybean Breeding Program Delivers High-Yielding Cultivars
By Laura Temple, Soybean Research and Information Network Soybean variety selection determines yield potential. Farmers need high-yielding varieties adapted to
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING The Spring Georgia Seed Development Board meeting will be held at the Graduate Athens beginning
UGA establishes new blueberry research orchard at Durham Horticulture Farm in Watkinsville
By Emily Cabrera for CAES News Native to North America, blueberries are the most-recently commercially domesticated fruit
UGA Turfgrass Breeding Program / TifTuf Certified Bermudagrass
GSD Annual Board Metting
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING The Annual Georgia Seed Development Board meeting will be held as a Zoom Video Conference
UGA to begin new pecan variety trials in southeast Georgia
By Emily Cabrera for CAES News University of Georgia faculty will begin a series of pecan trials
Cotton & Peanut Virtual Research Field Day
The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a
UGA Southeast Research and Education Center to host annual field day online
By Josh Paine for CAES News University of Georgia faculty will share the latest research on cotton,
UGA plant breeder Wayne Parrott honored by American Seed Trade Association
By Josh Paine for CAES News Along with grant applications, administrative duties, publishing and hands-on research duties, scientists in agricultural
UGA releases new muscadine variety, ‘RubyCrisp’
By Sadie Lackey for CAES News From late summer into fall, Southerners start looking for muscadines — a popular grape
Semi-Annual Georgia Seed Development Board Meeting
The Semi-Annual Georgia Seed Development Board Meeting will be held as a Zoom Video Conference beginning at 8:30 AM on Wednesday,
Georgia Seed Development and Georgia Crop Improvement Summer Internship
Georgia Seed Development and Georgia Crop Improvement Association Summer Internship Georgia Seed Development (GSD) along with Georgia Crop Improvement Association
UGA professor, soybean breeder named to Georgia Seed Development Professorship
By Maria M. Lameiras for CAES News Zenglu Li, a professor in soybean breeding, genetics and genomics at the University
UGA Professor, Peanut Breeder William Branch named to Georgia Seed Development Professorship
By Maria M. Lameiras for CAES News William "Bill" Branch, a professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
Georgia Ag Forecast set for five locations in 2020
By Clint Thompson for CAES News Jeffrey Dorfman, the state fiscal economist for Georgia and a professor
Once thought immune, researchers find that muscadines can suffer nematode damage
By Chad Cain for CAES News Muscadines are often recognized for their disease and insect resistance, but
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to host Global Food Security Summit on Nov. 8
By Merritt Melancon for CAES News For the past decade, demographers have predicted that the world would
Farm tour highlights value of UGA to Georgia agriculture
By Clint Thompson for CAES News University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead and Agriculture Commissioner
NOTICE:
NOTICE: The Georgia Seed Development Commission's annual Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 starting at 1:00
UGA’s Wayne Hanna honored with achievement award
By Clint Thompson for CAES News University of Georgia scientist Wayne Hanna has received his share
Midville field day set for August 14
By Clint Thompson for CAES News The University of Georgia Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center (SREC)
Muscadine conference set for July 9 at UGA
By Sharon Dowdy for CAES News Producers and those interested in muscadine grape production are invited to
UGA Extension irrigation workshops will cover new technology
By Clint Thompson for CAES News University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will host two free workshops in
UGA-bred blueberry plants now grow across the globe
By Sharon Dowdy for CAES News Visit the CAES article on their site for an Interactive Map A tried
GSDC Annual Board Meeting Notice
NOTICE: The Georgia Seed Development Commission's annual Board Meeting will take place on November 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM. The
Georgia peanuts infrastructure significantly impacted by Hurricane Michael
By Clint Thompson for CAES News Georgia peanut farmers, still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Michael
UGA President Jere Morehead learns more about state’s top industry during annual farm tour
By Clint Thompson for CAES News University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead traveled to South Georgia
Scientists share findings at UGA Turfgrass Research Field Day
By Cristina deRevere for CAES News The University of Georgia Turfgrass Research Field Day, held Aug. 9 on the UGA Griffin
The Science of Growing Peanuts
Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin By Amy Carter, amy.carter@agr.georgia.gov Life offers few guarantees outside of
Growing Careers by Merritt Melacon
From Southscapes Magazine By Merritt Melacon Ornamental horticulture generates jobs for rural Georgians When public officials start to talk about
“How PGRs Rescue Berries After Spring Freeze” From Growing Produce’s Amanda Gallagher
From Growing Produce By Amanda Gallagher Spring freezes took a toll on blueberry crops last year. Now growers are
UGA-Tifton to host turfgrass conference in late April
From CAES NEWSWIRE By Julie Jernigan University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences The 72nd annual University of
“Liberty soybeans are a weed control option we need to discuss” - From Southeast Farm Press
By Dr. Eric Prostko Revolutionary War figure Patrick Henry in 1775 famously uttered, “Give me Liberty or give me death!
Georgia Seed Development/ Georgia Crop Improvement Retreat
The Georgia Crop Improvement Association (GCIA) and the Georgia Seed Development Commission (GSDC) are holding a Retreat February 2
Georgia pecan yields estimated between 90 million and 100 million pounds
From Georgia Faces By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Hurricane Irma, downgraded
Georgia Ag Forecast set to hit the state Jan. 30 through Feb. 7
From Georgia Faces By Merritt Melancon University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences EVENT DATE: Aug. 24, 2016 9:00
UGA and state officials embark on farm tour to probe the university’s vital partnership with farmers
From Georgia Faces By Merritt Melancon University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences From the trees that beautify
Irma destroys an estimated 30 percent of Georgia’s pecan crop
From Georgia Faces By Clint Thompson Irma’s destructive path blew through Georgia’s pecan crop, but the
Reagan Noland is new UGA Extension corn, soybean and small grains agronomist
From Georgia Faces By Clint Thompson Reagan Noland, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension’s newest agronomist, specializes in corn,
31st annual Georgia Peanut Tour set for Sept. 19-21, 2017
The thirty-first annual Georgia Peanut Tour will be held Sept. 19-21, 2017, in Albany, Georgia, and the surrounding area. The tour
UGA-bred ‘Cowboy’ perennial plant offers color, nitrogen to homeowner’s lawn
From CAES NEWSWIRE By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences The University of Georgia-bred &lsquo
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences names Moore to lead research programs
From CAES NEWSWIRE By Faith Peppers University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences The University of Georgia College
Quantities of Avalon pecan variety likely to be low this spring
From Georgia Faces By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Growers who are anxious to
Beginners Pecan Production Course scheduled for April 18
From Georgia Faces By Julia Rodriguez (Intern on the UGA Tifton Campus) University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will host
Kent Fountain is National Cotton Ginner of the Year
From Southeast Farm Press Kent Fountain, managing partner of Southeastern Gin and Peanut in Surrency, Ga., and leader in
Plan for strong disease, nematode pressure early this year
From Southeastern Farm Press By Bob Kemerait Unusually warm weather can have a significant impact on diseases and
The Truth About Farmers
From College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences By Dr. Sam Pardue University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental
UGA’s newest pecan variety to be released next spring
From Media Newswire By Kyle Dawson The University of Georgia’s newest pecan variety will be released
Georgia Ag Forecast Seminar Series
From CAES MEDIA NEWSWIRE By Merritt Melancon University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences The Georgia Ag Forecast
Drought impacting Georgia farmers
From Georgia Faces By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Georgia farmers are experiencing one
Georgia lawmaker Rep. Richard Royal and soybean pioneer John Woodruff to be inducted into Georgia’s
From Georgia Faces By Casey Chastain, University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences On Nov. 11, the University of
A Commitment to Agriculture
From The University of Georgia By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences The University
Upcoming field day to feature UGA CAES research
From Georgia Faces By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences EVENT DATE: Aug. 24, 2016 9:00
UGA turfgrass research field day just weeks away
From Georgia Faces EVENT DATE: Aug. 6, 2016 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Whether you're a homeowner, new landscape company
Sunbelt Field Day July 14
Brad Haire | Southeast Farm Press The farm economy is as volatile now as ever. There is neither time
Appearance of flower blooms an encouraging sign for Georgia pecan growers
By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Seeing Georgia pecan trees covered in blooms this
UGA researching unique irrigation strategy to optimize water use on peanut farms
From Georgia Faces By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences The combination of soil moisture
UGA CAES Dean Sam Pardue visits with agriculture industry personnel during tour of south Georgia
From Georgia Faces By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Dean Pardue speaks
Annual Turfgrass Conference to be held in Tifton
From Georgia Faces By Kenzie Kesselring University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Sod farmers,
The Pirating of Licensed and Certified Grasses
TPI, Turfgrass Producers International, recently published a wondeful piece by Jim Novak regarding the pirating of licensed and certified grasses.
Shrewdly using fungicides and nematicides
From Southeastern Farm Press By Dr. Bob Kemerait University of Georgia Plant Pathologist Early in my career as
Cool soils, not poor seed quality, likely the cause of poor peanut stands
From Georgia Faces By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
2016 Georgia Ag Forecast
Encouraging beef, peanut prices expected in 2016 From Georgia Faces Sharon Dowdy and Clint Thompson, University of Georgia, College of

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