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This is a file photo of a center pivot irrigation system being used. CAES News
Georgia Drought 08/27/14 Clint Thompson, Chris Beckham
A summer drought combined with scorching temperatures have Georgia farmers feeling the heat, says University of Georgia’s agricultural climatologist Pam Knox.
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Corn Prices 08/22/14 Clint Thompson
Potential record-setting corn yields have contributed to a bleak market for Georgia farmers, says University of Georgia agricultural economist, Nathan Smith. Smith also believes next year’s price will be worse than this year’s.
Rows of cotton at a farm on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in 2013. CAES News
Field Day 08/21/14 Clint Thompson
University of Georgia cotton and peanut research will be on display at an annual field day in Tifton next month.
Cotton gets irrigated at UGA's Lang-Rigdon Farm in Tifton, Georgia on July 10, 2014. CAES News
Cotton Irrigation 07/10/14 Clint Thompson
With rain being sparse in some areas of Georgia this summer, irrigation is a necessary expense all farmers have to consider. Whether it’s with the checkbook method, soil moisture sensors or software programs, cotton farmers have a plethora of options to choose from, says a University of Georgia Extension expert.
A peanut plant is shown in Dooly County on June 13, 2014 after being damage by feral hogs. CAES News
Feral Hog Damage 06/20/14 Clint Thompson
Feral hogs may be prime prey for hunters, but to Georgia farmers they’re the ultimate predator. They destroy farmland, eat away at a farmer’s crops and drastically reduce potential profits.
Cotton roots infected with root-knot nematodes swell in response to the infection. These knots serve as feeding sites where nematodes (microscopic worms) grow, produce more eggs and stunt the plant's growth. CAES News
Better, Healthier Cotton 06/06/14 Clint Thompson
Breeding cotton varieties with resistance to root-knot nematodes and better cotton fiber quality are at the forefront of Peng Chee’s research at the University of Georgia.
Rows of cotton at a farm on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in 2013. CAES News
Cotton Scout School 05/30/14
Cotton scout trainings hosted by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are set for June.
Rows of cotton at a farm on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in 2013. CAES News
Cotton Scout School 05/28/14 Clint Thompson
Cotton scout trainings hosted by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are set for June.
Corn and rye residue, part of a conservation tillage system on Barry Martin's farm in Hawkinsville, Georgia. CAES News
Conservation Tillage 05/22/14 Clint Thompson
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.
Rows of cotton at a farm on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in 2013. CAES News
Cotton Planting 05/02/14 Clint Thompson
Prolonged periods of rainfall this spring sidelined cotton farmers from planting their crop as planned for the week of April 28.