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UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to host Global Food Security Summit on Nov. 8
Published on 10/24/19 By Merritt Melancon for CAES News For the past decade, demographers have predicted that the world would have to double its food supply by 2050 to feed the growing population. Progress is being made toward that goal, but scientists, farmers and policymakers still have a lot work to do to meet the goal of ensuring…
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Published on 10/28/19 Farming for the future: UGA leads the way in precision agriculture By Scott Michaux for CAES News A fifth-generation farmer in Calhoun County, Adam McLendon starts his days at the crack of dawn. He looks at software logs that show his tractors’ fuel use the previous day, and whether his irrigation system is functioning efficiently.…
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Published on 10/18/19 Tomato spotted wilt virus a significant problem for peanut producers in 2019 By Clint Thompson for CAES News University of Georgia Cooperative Extension plant pathologist Bob Kemerait cautions Georgia peanut producers in the midst of harvesting this year’s crop that it’s never too early to look ahead to 2020, especially with regards to tomato spotted…
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Published on 10/08/19 It’s late, but fall is here; time to tackle fall lawn chores By Campbell Vaughn for CAES News As summer finally winds down, so do a lot of landscape plants. With a break from the 90 degree heat, it’s time to get ready for winter. Pruning To prune or not to prune, that is the…
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Published on 10/01/19 Adjusting your lawn care now will help turf thrive later By Clint Waltz for CAES News Summer 2019 delivered hot, dry weather with sporadic rainfall. With fall approaching, now is the time to adjust your turfgrass management program to promote a smooth transition into dormancy and green-up next spring. The height of the warm-season turfgrass…
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It is that time of year again to start thinking about winter annual forages. Variety selection is a very important aspect of these forage systems. These recommended varieties are tested every year and perform well in our environment. Below are recommended winter annual varieties and they are also posted on the UGA Forages Website. If…
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Peanut Maturity Clinics will be offered at the Colquitt County Extension Office on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM beginning tomorrow August 27, 2019 and continuing until September 26, 2019 . Please call the Colquitt County Extension Office at 229-616-7455 if you have any questions or concerns.
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