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Yellow leaves on a tree in the fall of the year CAES News
Yellow leaves on a tree in the fall of the year
Turn autumn leaves into spring compost
Perhaps the best way to mimic nature in managed landscapes is to turn leaves into compost. When applied back to the soil, compost provides many of the benefits that are enjoyed by plants in natural environments.
Mosquitoes feed on sugar water in Mark Brown's endocrinology lab on UGA's Athens campus. CAES News
Mosquitoes feed on sugar water in Mark Brown's endocrinology lab on UGA's Athens campus.
Experts warn to keep up guard against mosquitos in final month of season

Although the rate of mosquito-borne diseases has been low this summer, University of Georgia experts urge the public to continue to take caution during this last month of mosquito season.

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension horticulturist Bob Westerfield displays several pieces of lawn and garden equipment during a class on the UGA campus in Griffin, Georgia. CAES News
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension horticulturist Bob Westerfield displays several pieces of lawn and garden equipment during a class on the UGA campus in Griffin, Georgia.
Clean gardening tools before storing them for the winter
If you plan to take a rest from gardening this fall, take time to inspect, repair and clean your gardening tools before storing them for the winter.
Guy Collins, an Extension cotton agronomist with the University of Georgia-Tifton campus, talks about cotton to producers and consultants at the Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center Field Day in Midville on Aug. 14. CAES News
Guy Collins, an Extension cotton agronomist with the University of Georgia-Tifton campus, talks about cotton to producers and consultants at the Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center Field Day in Midville on Aug. 14.
UGA Tifton set to hold Cotton and Peanut Field Day
Cotton and peanut research will be showcased on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
AmeriCorps State Member Dexter Wilkins is shown working on the annual Georgia 4-H poptab fundraiser with Laurens County 4-H'ers. Wilkins, and members like him, are paid to work with Georgia 4-H'ers through a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service. CAES News
AmeriCorps State Member Dexter Wilkins is shown working on the annual Georgia 4-H poptab fundraiser with Laurens County 4-H'ers. Wilkins, and members like him, are paid to work with Georgia 4-H'ers through a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Georgia 4-H to fill 8 AmeriCorps positions across the state
Georgia 4-H is seeking eight applicants for AmeriCorps state member positions in Clayton, Decatur, Haralson, Lincoln, Muscogee, Paulding, Union and Washington counties.
Guy Collins, an Extension cotton agronomist with the University of Georgia-Tifton campus, talks about cotton to producers and consultants at the Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center Field Day in Midville on Aug. 14. CAES News
Guy Collins, an Extension cotton agronomist with the University of Georgia-Tifton campus, talks about cotton to producers and consultants at the Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center Field Day in Midville on Aug. 14.
UGA Tifton to hold Cotton and Peanut Field Day
Cotton and peanut research will be showcased on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Scientists from the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ commodity teams will discuss their latest research during the annual UGA Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day.

CAES News
Bats in the attic are the worst kind of uninvited houseguests
If you have bats in your belfry, or your attic, now is the time to remove them before they hibernate in your home for the winter.
A farmer uses his tractor to bushhog a pasture in Butts County, Ga. CAES News
A farmer uses his tractor to bushhog a pasture in Butts County, Ga.
Control pasture weeds with mower, herbicides and good management
From observations out in the field this summer, I would say the most persistent weeds farmers face in pastures and hayfields are horsenettle, crabgrass and Johnsongrass. These three plants are persistent by nature and may prove difficult to control.
There were almost 800,000 acres of peanuts grown in Georgia in 2015. CAES News
There were almost 800,000 acres of peanuts grown in Georgia in 2015.
UGA research to be featured in Georgia Peanut Tour
One of Georgia’s top agricultural commodities will be highlighted during its annual tour in September.