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UGA Extension’s new peanut agronomist upbeat about state crop

August 21, 2014 From Georgia Faces By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences University of Georgia Extension’s new peanut agronomist says Georgia’s crop shows potential despite a prolonged drought. “The crop has looked good, up until the last three weeks. We’re...
Poultry, Turfgrass Pioneers Join Georgia Ag Hall of Fame

August 15, 2014 By Sharon Dowdy University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Herb Bennett and Ben Copeland, two pioneers in Georgia agriculture, will be inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame during a ceremony set for Sept. 19 at the Classic Center in Athens. The hall of fame is...
2014 Georgia Peanut Tour set for Savannah area

August 11, 2014 From Georgia Peanut Tour BY JOY CROSBY 2014 Georgia Peanut Tour set for Savannah area We welcome your participation and encourage you to join us for the 28th Annual Georgia Peanut Tour to be held September 16-18, 2014. The tour will begin with the optional “Hot Topics” seminar on Tuesday,...
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...

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