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UGA Scientists Collaborate to Sequence Common Bean’s Genome

June 10, 2014 From Growing Georgia By Merrit Melancon, University of Georgia Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 Beans are a staple crop and primary protein source for millions of people around the world, but very little has been known about their domestication or nitrogen-fixing properties until now. Recently, University of Georgia researchers worked with a...
The Beautiful Game

June 9, 2014 From UGA Research Center June 5, 2014 by James Hataway When the world’s best soccer players make their way onto the world stage next week, chances are they’ll once again be playing on a University of Georgia-bred turfgrass. Three of the Brazilian stadiums that will be used in...
UGA breeder works to increase cotton quality, breed nematode resistence

June 9, 2014 By Georgia Faces Clint Thompson, University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Breeding cotton varieties with resistance to root-knot nematodes and better cotton fiber quality are at the forefront of Peng Chee's research at the University of Georgia. The UGA Tifton-based cotton breeder has been working on...
UGA-Licensed Turfgrass to Take Center Stage at World Cup 2014

June 9, 2014 By Georgia FACES Merritt Melancon, University of Georgia When the world's best soccer players make their way onto the world stage next week, chances are they'll once again be playing on a University of Georgia-bred turfgrass. Three of the Brazilian stadiums that will be used in the World...
UGA Scientist Researching Coneless Pine Trees

June 4, 2014 From UGA By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences A world-renowned University of Georgia turfgrass scientist is embarking on a different research journey — breeding coneless pine trees. Wayne Hanna, 71, retired in 2008 after 37 years as a turfgrass scientist and helped breed some of...
Commissioner Black Designates Highway 37 “Georgia Grown Trail”

June 3, 2014 From Growing Georgia Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014 Commissioner Black announced Monday the dedication of Georgia Grown Trail 37 during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Horse Creek Winery in Sparks, Georgia. Georgia Grown Trail 37 is a marketing effort of the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Georgia Department...
USDA, Partners in Georgia Usher in a New Era in Conservation

June 3, 2014 From Growing Georgia USDA Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week the launch of what he calls “a new era in American conservation efforts” with an historic focus on public-private partnership. “This is an entirely new approach to conservation,” Vilsack said. “We...
USDA Forecasts Record Agricultural Exports

June 2, 2014 From Growing Georgia Tag: USDA Monday, June 2nd, 2014 USDA projects that Fiscal Year 2014 agricultural exports will reach $149.5 billion, an estimated $6.9 billion higher than previous estimates and, if realized, a new record for American agricultural exports. Today's report indicates the record growth is due not just to rising prices, which...
New ‘Homegrown By Heroes’ Label Out for Veterans

May 30, 2014 From Growing Georgia By Allison Floyd Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 Some soldiers and sailors grew up on a farm, but joined the military to see the world. Other military men and women never thought about a career in agriculture before retiring from service. Either way, veterans who farm should be able...
How Lives are Impacted by the Smith-Lever Act

May 29, 2014 From Growing Georgia Thursday, May 29th, 2014 The land grant university system was created to advance agriculture and mechanical sciences 150+ years ago. It's been 100 years since the Smith-Lever Act was passed which lead to the establishment of Extension Offices across the country. Dr. Beverly Sparks: The land grant university system...

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