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Monthly temperature departures from the 1901-2000 base period (Data source: National Climatic Data Center) CAES News
Monthly temperature departures from the 1901-2000 base period (Data source: National Climatic Data Center)
Heavy rainfall, drought tested Georgia farmers in 2014
Wild variation in rainfall made 2014 a rough year for Georgia farmers, especially those in the southwestern corner of the state.
The annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show was held Jan. 15 at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. CAES News
The annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show was held Jan. 15 at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center.
UGA peanut team addresses concerns, answers questions during annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show
Planting season is still three to four months away, but this year’s peanut crop is already on the minds of Georgia farmers. There are many questions left to answer.
UGA agricultural economist Kent Wolfe, director of the Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development, presents on the future of cattle prices in Georgia at the 2015 Georgia Ag Forecast. CAES News
UGA agricultural economist Kent Wolfe, director of the Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development, presents on the future of cattle prices in Georgia at the 2015 Georgia Ag Forecast.
Profits projected to rise for poultry, pork and beef producers, down for row crop farmers
Agriculture is the biggest industry in Georgia, and it’s only continuing to grow. Although situations vary for different commodities, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) economists were optimistic about the coming year.
Retired UGA blueberry and small fruit horticulturist Gerard Krewer, left, holds a container of a new blueberry variety named in his honor. UGA blueberry breeder Scott NeSmith (right) named the new cultivar in honor of Krewer in recognition of his 20 years of service to Georgia's blueberry industry. CAES News
Retired UGA blueberry and small fruit horticulturist Gerard Krewer, left, holds a container of a new blueberry variety named in his honor. UGA blueberry breeder Scott NeSmith (right) named the new cultivar in honor of Krewer in recognition of his 20 years of service to Georgia's blueberry industry.
New blueberry cultivar named for Georgia blueberry pioneer Gerard Krewer
Retired University of Georgia blueberry horticulturist Gerard Krewer worked for years to help get Georgia’s blueberry industry off the ground and, today, his contributions have been recognized with his own blueberry cultivar.
This diagram shows the locations and numbered sequence of cuts to remove a branch from a tree. CAES News
This diagram shows the locations and numbered sequence of cuts to remove a branch from a tree.
Ornamental pruning classes set for UGA campus in Griffin
Learn how to properly prune ornamentals at upcoming University of Georgia classes offered on the campus in Griffin. The one-day course will be offered Feb. 27 and March 6 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Student Learning Center on the UGA Griffin Campus.
A Georgia Master Gardener trims a shrub in the University of Georgia Research and Education Garden in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
A Georgia Master Gardener trims a shrub in the University of Georgia Research and Education Garden in Griffin, Ga.
Landscape business class set for UGA Griffin
A landscape business class is set for Feb. 13 at the University of Georgia campus in Griffin.
Bottles of pesticides line the shelves of a home improvement store in Griffin, Georgia. CAES News
Bottles of pesticides line the shelves of a home improvement store in Griffin, Georgia.
UGA pesticide applicator re-certification classes set
Pesticides can be helpful in controlling insects and diseases, but there are chemicals that should be handled with care. To educate pesticide users, University of Georgia Extension has planned pesticide safety and handling classes in Albany, Savannah and Perry this February and March.
Ryegrass forage gets harvested the first of what could be three to four times. CAES News
Ryegrass forage gets harvested the first of what could be three to four times.
Recent rains leave some small grain, ryegrass fields lacking nitrogen
In light of recent wet weather, nitrogen deficiency problems have shown up in some small grains and ryegrass fields.
A warm and wet December helped to rid the state of the moderate drought conditions that had dogged southwest Georgia farmers through out the fall. CAES News
A warm and wet December helped to rid the state of the moderate drought conditions that had dogged southwest Georgia farmers through out the fall.
Wetter, warmer December bolsters winter forage and grain crops
After a bone chilling November, Georgia saw warmer and wetter weather in December. The rain eliminated drought across the state, although some patches of abnormally dry conditions were still present at the end of the month.