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UGA sets turfgrass research field day for August in Griffin

July 29, 2014 From Georgia FACES EVENT DATE: Aug. 6, 2014 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Whether you're a homeowner, new landscape company owner or a veteran golf course superintendent, you'll find the latest research-based information on growing and maintaining turfgrass at the University of Georgia Turfgrass Research Field Day. Registration starts at 8 a.m....
Justin Tanner, Georgia Seed Development’s newest employee, is quite a hero.

July 23, 2014 We are proud to share this story from Georgia Outdoor News of Justin Tanner and his friend Michael Crawley. From Georgia Outdoor News A Story Of Rescue As Four Hunters Pulled From Flooding Swamp A Georgia LED conservation ranger risked it all to save others. By Daryl Gay ...
Grimes Named Georgia Farmer of the Year

July 16, 2014 A meticulous, high-yield crop farmer, Philip Grimes of Tifton is admired as one of the best farmers in South Georgia. He has been recognized on the state level for producing high peanut yields for more than 20 consecutive years. A conservation farmer, he uses cover crops and has installed grassed waterways,...
After a short hiatus, Japanese beetles return to Georgia landscapes and gardens

July 11, 2014 From Georgia FACES By Paul Pugliese, UGA Cooperative Extension With their metallic copper and blue-green bodies and bronze wings, Japanese beetles might be considered beautiful if not for the damage they cause. The plentiful beetles munch holes into the leaves of landscape plants leaving what is often described as skeletal...
UGA innovation lab participates in Clinton Foundation’s launch of Haiti peanut depot

July 11, 2014 From Georgia FACES By Christy Fricks Tierra Muscady, Haiti – Peanut research and supply channels in Haiti were boosted recently through an initiative partnership developed by former U.S. President Bill Clinton and philanthropist Frank Giustra, who spent June 29 touring peanut research projects in Haiti with representatives from the University...
Ag Science Companies Use Facts to Fight GMO Fears

July 8, 2014 From Growing Georgia By Allison Floyd Tuesday, July 8th, 2014 GMO Answers isn’t trying to convince you that genetically engineered crops are better than traditional crops or make you emotional about the science that allows cotton to survive glyphosate or makes corn resistant to caterpillars. The companies that...
USDA Reminds Producers of 2014 Acreage Reporting Requirement

July 2, 2014 From USDA Farm Service Agency Athens, Georgia, June 30, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Georgia State Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Dr. Fred Harrison reminds agricultural producers that July 15, 2014, is the deadline to file an acreage report for spring seeded crops. Planted acres must be reported to...
Peanut Industry leader discusses concerns of customers

July 1, 2014 From Southeast Farm Press by Paul Hollis, Southeast Farm Press Today’s major peanut customers are increasingly interested in food safety, including issues relating to herbicide residuals and microbiology, says Kris Lutt, president of Golden Peanut Company. “Additionally, customers are interested in how they can increase their...
UGA CAES Office of Global Programs Builds a Vision for the Future

June 30, 2014 From Growing Georgia By Christy Fricks, University of Georgia Within the next decade the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Global Programs will be recognized among land grant institutions for the depth, diversity and quality of its international engagement. This is the vision that came out of the...
UGA Extension Director Beverly Sparks retiring June 30

June 27, 2014 From Georgia Faces By Sharon Dowdy University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences After leading the organization for seven years, director of University of Georgia Extension Beverly Sparks will retire June 30. Sparks leaves after 32 years working in Extension, first as an entomologist in Texas and...

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