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Drought tolerant conifers create an aesthetic safety net for Georgia's landscape
While Georgia is not currently experiencing drought conditions, it still makes good environmental sense to select drought-tolerant larger shrubs as the cornerstones of your landscape design.
In this file photo, an array of pesticides are lined on the shelves of a Griffin, Ga., feed and seed store. CAES News
In this file photo, an array of pesticides are lined on the shelves of a Griffin, Ga., feed and seed store.
Unwanted pesticides collected at southwest Georgia Clean Day
Nearly 60,000 pounds of unwanted or out-of-date pesticides were collected for disposal through the Clean Day event held Feb. 27, 2013 in 21 southwest Georgia counties.
Dario Chavez, the University of Georgia's new peach specialist, holds a few of the first crop of 2014 Georgia peaches. CAES News
Dario Chavez, the University of Georgia's new peach specialist, holds a few of the first crop of 2014 Georgia peaches.
New UGA peach specialist listening, learning from Georgia growers
As the University of Georgia’s new peach specialist, Dario Chavez’s first order of business is to listen. While he’s waiting for the new research orchard on the UGA Griffin Campus to be planted and develop, Chavez is hearing what Georgia peach growers have to say and planning projects to meet their needs.
Rows of cotton at a farm on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in 2013. CAES News
Rows of cotton at a farm on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in 2013.
UGA set to host cotton scout school
Cotton scout trainings hosted by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are set for June.
Dr. Clifton Baile, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Agricultural Biotechnology CAES News
Dr. Clifton Baile, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Agricultural Biotechnology
UGA mourns passing of Obesity Initiative director Clifton A. Baile
Clifton A. "Cliff" Baile, a D.W. Brooks Distinguished Professor and GRA Eminent Scholar in Biotechnology at the University of Georgia whose recent research focused on the physiology and biochemistry of obesity and bone disorders, died May 19 following a cerebral aneurysm. He was 74.
Corn and rye residue, part of a conservation tillage system on Barry Martin's farm in Hawkinsville, Georgia. CAES News
Corn and rye residue, part of a conservation tillage system on Barry Martin's farm in Hawkinsville, Georgia.
UGA expert supports no-till farm's water-saving qualities
University of Georgia Extension water resource specialist Gary Hawkins is a devoted advocate of conservation tillage, but not for the typical reason. He appreciates its soil-building qualities, but what won his support is the water resources it saves.
Poison ivy grows up a tree in Jackson, Ga. CAES News
Poison ivy grows up a tree in Jackson, Ga.
Kill weeds now before they take over vegetable garden, landscape
Growing a vegetable garden consists of more than just keeping the plants healthy. It’s also about making sure the weeds don’t take over.
Sarah Nutt, a student in the UGA Certificate Program in Organic Agriculture, harvests an end-of-the-semester turnip from her classes field on South Milledge Avenue. CAES News
Sarah Nutt, a student in the UGA Certificate Program in Organic Agriculture, harvests an end-of-the-semester turnip from her classes field on South Milledge Avenue.
UGA organic students enjoy the fruits of their labor
Homegrown vegetables always taste better, but they’re even tastier when they’re prepared by the hands of a professional chef. To celebrate the end of the semester, Chef Rob Harrison — of the University of Georgia’s Georgia Center Hotel and Conference Center — turned vegetables grown by UGA’s Organic Agricultural Systems students into delectable plates of food, worthy of any foodie’s Twitter feed, Facebook post or Instagram account.
Photos of goats cleaning up the banks of Tanyard Creek near Baxter Street in Athens. Students from the UGA College of Environment and Design installed the goats as part of service-learning project. CAES News
Photos of goats cleaning up the banks of Tanyard Creek near Baxter Street in Athens. Students from the UGA College of Environment and Design installed the goats as part of service-learning project.
UGA Extension Master Goat Farmer course set for metro Atlanta this summer
University of Georgia Extension agents of Fulton County will host a six-week Master Goat Farmer Certification course Aug. 5 through Sept. 13.