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UGA’s Amazing Students, Zachary King

July 15, 2015 From UGA Ph.D. student Zachary King’s academic exploits have included being co-author on 11 peer-reviewed publications and being named a Ph.D. Fellow by the United Soybean Board. His plant breeding expertise could soon lead to new corn varieties on your dinner table. Expected graduation: Summer 2015 Degree objective: ...
Southern Universities Create Smartphone App to Predict Disease Risk in Peanuts

June 25, 2015 From Georgia Faces Clint Thompson, University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences A new smartphone app for the Peanut Disease Risk Index, or “PEANUT Rx,” will help Georgia peanut growers predict their risk of disease for this year’s crop. The PEANUT Rx program, created...
UGA to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new turfgrass research facilities

June 17, 2015 From Georgia Faces Stephanie Schupska University of Georgia (Image Credit: UGA Architects) State, industry and University of Georgia officials will take shovel to soil on June 24 at 2 p.m. as they officially break ground on three new turfgrass research and education facilities. The largest of the facilities will be...
Peanut growers on track to produce another big crop

June 9, 2015 From Southeastern Farm Press By Brad Haire Farm Press Editorial Staff If current estimates hold to harvest, U.S. peanut farmers this year will produce their second-largest peanut crop ever and another large carryover supply. At least there is something to be said about market stability. Here is...
GSD May 2015 Update

May 15, 2015 Click here to access GSD's May 2015 Update!...
Dr. Peggy Ozias-Akins receives 2015 Creative Research Medal

April 22, 2015 From COLUMNS By James Hattaway 2015 Creative Research Medals These medals are awarded for outstanding research or creative activity within the past five years that focuses on a single theme identified with the University of Georgia. Peggy Ozias-Akins, a professor of horticulture in the College of Agricultural and Environmental...
Dr. Jerry Johnson receives 2015 Inventor’s Award

April 22, 2015 From COLUMNS By James Hattaway Creative Research Awards are given in the sciences, the arts and humanities and the social and behavioral sciences to recognize outstanding bodies of work that have gained broad recognition. Inventor's Award For a unique and innovative discovery that has made an...
Researchers testing UGA blueberry varieties in Latin America, Asia and beyond

April 1, 2015 From Georgia Faces By Denise Horton University of Georgia researchers helped make blueberries the most valuable fruit crop in the state. Now they are reaching beyond the state lines to help farmers establish blueberry crops in Latin America, Asia and beyond. Scott NeSmith, professor of horticulture...
A better way to spray blueberries

March 17, 2015 From Southeast Farm Press By Jordan Hill, University of Georgia Southeast Farm Press Spraying blueberries with insecticides is a common practice, but some growers have expressed concern about how to get the best results. Renee Holland, University of Georgia Extension blueberry agent, and Glen Rains, professor and engineer at...
How one college is transforming the blueberry industry

February 24, 2015 From Mother Nature Network By Tom Oder Have you noticed an improved quality in blueberries in your grocery store produce section in recent years? Larger berries? Better taste? Longer shelf life? If so, it’s not your imagination. The differences are real, whether you have been...

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