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Georgia Farmer of the Year Philip Grimes receives a plaque from Gov. Nathan Deal, on right, and Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, on left. CAES News
Georgia Farmer of the Year Philip Grimes receives a plaque from Gov. Nathan Deal, on right, and Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, on left.
Tift County farmer recognized as Georgia's farmer of the year
Philip Grimes, who grows peanuts, cotton, cantaloupes, snap beans and broccoli in Tift County is dedicated to achieving maximum yields through sound conservation practices. The 2014 recipient of the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Georgia Farmer of the Year award has long been the envy of Tifton’s agricultural neighborhood.
Pecans on the ground in an orchard on the University of Georgia Tifton campus. CAES News
Pecans on the ground in an orchard on the University of Georgia Tifton campus.
Rain, disease limited Georgia's 2013 pecan crop
Georgia’s 2013 pecan crop was not as plentiful as farmers hoped for, and one University of Georgia expert says this year’s crop could be even worse — if history repeats itself.
Fire ants scurry along a piece of wood CAES News
Fire ants scurry along a piece of wood
Garden bed fire ants can put a stinging stop to spring planting
Nothing will put a stop to early spring, planting-bed preparation like the appearance of a giant fire ant mound in the middle of a vegetable garden.
This year's El Nino could cause a late frost this spring. Be ready with these tips from UGA Extension. CAES News
This year's El Nino could cause a late frost this spring. Be ready with these tips from UGA Extension.
Late-frost survival kits help gardeners weather whatever comes
With the polar vortex sliding around unpredictably this winter and this spring’s weather projected to be unpredictable, at best, many Georgia gardeners may be weary of a late frost.
Don't let fire ants ruin your afternoons. CAES News
Don't let fire ants ruin your afternoons.
Don't let spring fire ants ruin summertime fun
Nothing ruins a good cookout or run through the sprinklers like a mound of fire ants. With warmer weather around the corner, early spring is the time to tackle fire ants problems before they spoil summer fun.
A deer dines on pasture grass in Butts Co., Ga. CAES News
A deer dines on pasture grass in Butts Co., Ga.
From plant selection to repellents and fences, UGA experts share deer control tips
Home gardeners love adding plants to their landscapes. Deer love eating them. University of Georgia Extension experts share a few ways to attempt to control them.
St. Augustinegrass seedheads CAES News
St. Augustinegrass seedheads
Lawncare can be simpler if homeowners will take time to get to know their grass
What type of plant makes up most of the lawns in Georgia? If you shrugged and answered “grass,” you’re not alone. Homeowners spend hours mowing and treating their lawns, but many don’t know much about the plants that make up the green expanse between their driveways and front doors.
Walk Georgia Logo/WG participant Andrea Gonzalez running in a 5K CAES News
Walk Georgia Logo/WG participant Andrea Gonzalez running in a 5K
Walk Georgia Spring 2014 deadline extended to April 15 due to increased interest
It’s not too late to take part in the spring session of Walk Georgia. Registration for this University of Georgia Extension fitness program is now open through April 15 at www.WalkGeorgia.org.
Sweet potatoes harvested from a backyard garden in Butts County, Ga. CAES News
Sweet potatoes harvested from a backyard garden in Butts County, Ga.
Plant potatoes in the spring for harvest in the summer and fall
It’s time to plant potatoes or “taters” as Southerners say. Unlike many spring vegetables, potatoes can be planted as early as four weeks prior to the last frost of the season.