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Outstanding Educator
Basinger Named Outstanding Educator

Congratulations to Nick Basinger, Associate Professor of Weed Science, on receiving the Southern Weed Science Society's "Outstanding Educator Award" at their annual meeting held January 20-23 in Charleston, SC.

The SWSS Outstanding Educator Award (OEA) is presented annually to a weed scientist in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Society and Weed Science through education. The Award is given in recognition of a broad range of activities including formal classroom teaching; outreach and public service or extension including workshops, seminars, short courses, or other means of communication; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; publication of scholarly work in journals, books, or reviews.

Well done, Dr. Basinger!

Contributions to Science
Branch named National Academy of Inventors Fellow

William “Bill” D. Branch, Georgia Seed Development Professor in Peanut Breeding and Genetics in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, has been elected as Fellow for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

Branch is the 17th UGA faculty member to receive this honor, which recognizes inventors whose innovations have had a significant impact on society, economic development and quality of life.

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CRSS & Climate
What the warmest year on record means for agriculture in 2025
As the new year gets underway, let’s look back at the climate conditions of 2024 and look forward to what last year's trends may indicate for 2025. Data shows that 2024 was the warmest year on record since official global tracking began in 1880. Three main factors controlled the climate last year: the warming trend across the world caused by greenhouse warming of the planet, the El Niño that dominated the eastern Pacific Ocean in the first half of the year, and the unusual warming of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Ag Dawgs at Work with Clint Tolbert (CRSS Alum)

Join us for our second Ag Dawgs at Work for the spring semester on Friday, March 14th at 11:30am in Conner Hall Room 103 with Clint Tolbert (BSA ’02).

Clint Tolbert is the Chief Agronomy Officer for the Dormie Network, which is an exclusive membership for golf enthusiasts that redefines private destination golf with unforgettable experiences made for connecting. With seven clubs featuring luxury overnight accommodations and courses designed by world-renowned architects, Clint with agronomy teams across the network to plan, implement, and execute short- and long-term agronomic initiatives, construction projects, and maintenance priorities.

Clint grew up in a farming community in Commerce, GA and the came to the University of Georgia where he dual majored in turfgrass management and soil sciences while working alongside Dr. Ronnie Duncan.

Student Life


Student Honors & Awards
Tancredi Receives E. Broadus Browne Award

Maria Teresa Tancredi, a graduate student advised by Dr. Jennifer Jo Thompson, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2025 First Place Ph.D. E. Broadus Browne Award.

Given in honor of the former Director of the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station, the award is presented to the outstanding M.S. and Ph.D. students in the College, based on both their research and effective communication. The award includes a certificate, $2,000 and up to $2,500 in travel funding to attend a professional meeting. 

Congratulations on this honor, Maria Teresa!

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Grad Student Spotlight
Godara, Nyameasum, Mehralian, & Jones

The graduate program in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences trains students at the master's and doctoral levels and prepares them for careers in extension, academia and industry. Master's students typically work in Cooperative Extension, as well as in agricultural, environmental and regulatory industries. Doctoral students commonly fill research and development positions in academia and industry.

Get to know some of our outstanding grad students!

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Undergrad Student Spotlight
Susanna Berg and Payton Jackson

Our new Undergraduate Spotlight Series highlights the inspiring journeys of current and former students, showcasing their remarkable academic accomplishments and active engagement on campus.

Each profile offers a glimpse into their unique stories of growth, leadership, and outstanding achievements.

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