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University of Georgia professor Michael Wetzstein has been awarded the National Teaching Award for Food and Agriculture Science by the Association of Public Land-grant Universities. CAES News
University of Georgia professor Michael Wetzstein has been awarded the National Teaching Award for Food and Agriculture Science by the Association of Public Land-grant Universities.
UGA agricultural economics professor wins national teaching award
University of Georgia professor Michael Wetzstein has been awarded the National Teaching Award for Food and Agriculture Science by the Association of Public Land-grant Universities.
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Wet and cool summer slowed crops this year; winter looks drier with highly variable temperatures
In the last 12 months Georgia saw the tale of drought, one of the wettest springs and summers on record. Then abnormally dry conditions returned. 2013 has been a climatic roller coaster to say the least.
Yuletide Camellias bloomed early this year. CAES News
Yuletide Camellias bloomed early this year.
Yuletide camellias getting a jump on the holidays, too
Thanks to retailers the Christmas season started sooner than ever, and as if wanting to be in sequence, it happened in the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, too! The Yuletide camellias started blooming earlier than ever giving a clear signal of the holiday season.
Camellias add both green shrubby and color to landscapes with their leaves and blooms. CAES News
Camellias add both green shrubby and color to landscapes with their leaves and blooms.
How new trees, shrubs are planted determines their success
How a shrub or tree is planted determines whether it dies, struggles to grow or takes off and thrives.
Here is a picutre of Phytophthora fruit rot damage on a watermelon in Turner County. CAES News
Here is a picutre of Phytophthora fruit rot damage on a watermelon in Turner County.
Phytophthora devastating disease for watermelons across state
An abundance of summer rainfall soaked farmlands across Georgia and brought devastating disease to the state’s watermelon crop.
Tift County's 4-H poultry judging team won its third national championship in four years last week. Pictured are, from left, Tift County Extension Coordinator Brian Tankersley, Ben Branch, Dr. Joe Mauldin, Carolina Carter, Dr. Claudia Dunkley, Michaela Lubbers, Dr. Casey Ritz, Miles McDonald and Tift County 4-H agent Ashley Davis. CAES News
Tift County's 4-H poultry judging team won its third national championship in four years last week. Pictured are, from left, Tift County Extension Coordinator Brian Tankersley, Ben Branch, Dr. Joe Mauldin, Carolina Carter, Dr. Claudia Dunkley, Michaela Lubbers, Dr. Casey Ritz, Miles McDonald and Tift County 4-H agent Ashley Davis.
Tift County 4-H poultry judging team wins national championship
The names are different, but the results are the same for Tift County’s 4-H poultry judging team — another national championship.
Rosemary plants are popping up in nurseries during the holidays among the mini-Christmas tree alternatives. CAES News
Rosemary plants are popping up in nurseries during the holidays among the mini-Christmas tree alternatives.
Rosemary shrubs make their debut as tiny Christmas trees
Rosemary plants are gaining popularity as a holiday gift and miniature, living Christmas tree. After the holidays, you can use it as an indoor houseplant. With a little care, holiday rosemary plants can be added to the landscape in the spring.
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Don't let foodborne illness take the happy out of your holiday gatherings
Preparing a great holiday meal for your friends and family is a great way to share the spirit of the season and make new memories. Unfortunately, far too often during this time of year, many families end up sharing a foodborne illness in addition to that turkey and dressing. UGA Extension food safety experts offer these tips on food safety along with those provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Freshly cut Christmas trees lined up for purchase at the Lowe's Home Improvement store in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Freshly cut Christmas trees lined up for purchase at the Lowe's Home Improvement store in Griffin, Ga.
A healthy Christmas tree is the first step to decking the halls
As temperatures drop and Christmas carols begin playing on the radio, the time to search for the right tree is here. People have been buying and decorating trees to celebrate Christmas for more than 500 years. Almost 30 million live Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. every year. UGA Extension experts share these tips for choosing the right tree.