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UGA Weed Team Takes 3rd Place 

Congratulations to the UGA Weed Team for their 3rd place finish in the Southern Region Section of the National Weed Science Contest in Seymour, Illinois. The team place 8th overall (out of 67 teams) in the national rankings.

The National Weed Science Contest (affectionately known as the "Weed Olympics) is a joint activity between the Northeastern, North Central, Southern, and Western Weed Science Societies. The purpose of this national contest is to provide a competitive educational experience from which students from universities across the country can broaden their applied skills in Weed Science.

Members of the UGA Weed Team include (l-r in photo above): Camp Hand, Kayla Eason, Taylor Randell, Jacob Kalina, AJ Brown, Logan Dyer, and Nick Hurdle. The team is sponsored by Dr. Nick Basinger (current sponsor) and Dr. Eric Prostko (previous sponsor). The team is comprised of students from both the Athens and Tifton campuses and represent four Weed Science faculty members: Nick Basinger, Stanley Culpepper, Timothy Grey, and Gerald Henry.

DAWGS ABROAD

Dual Master's Students Attend Conference in Austria

Master’s students Carson Dann (third from right) and Brendan Fatzinger (fourth from right) recently attended the European Geophysical Union Conference in Vienna, Austria where Carson presented a poster on her thesis research.

Both students are participating in the Dual Master’s Degree with the University of Padova and are currently in Italy conducting their thesis research.

Carson’s advisor is Prof. Francesco Morari and Brendan’s advisor is Professor Antonio Berti.  Both are adjunct faculty in the Crop & Soil Sciences Department.

Faculty Spotlight
University of Georgia’s Katrien Devos recognized as Fellow of Crop Science Society of America
Katrien M. Devos, a professor of crop and soil sciences and plant biology at the University of Georgia, has been named a Fellow of the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA).
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Upcoming Events

Welcome back party for faculty, staff, and students sponsored by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association.  
Aug 20
5:30PM - 7:30PM UGA-Tifton Ag Dawg Kickoff Black Shank Pavilion, Tifton, GA
The J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center will host the Northeast Georgia Cotton and Soybean Field Day on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019.
Aug 21
8:30AM - 1:00PM Northeast Georgia Cotton and Soybean Field Day J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center, Watkinsville, GA
The Great Georgia Pollinator Census is a historical initiative where Georgians will record the numbers and types of pollinators that populate our state during late summer. You do not have to be an entomologist to be part of this important project! The census was designed for individuals, families, garden clubs, school groups, friends – ALL Georgians to participate.
Aug 23
08/23 8:00AM - 08/24 11:59PM The Great Georgia Pollinator Census Statewide, GA
There is no better way to welcome our new incoming freshmen and transfer students than food and fellowship. Come down to Rhodes Center for ADS in auditorium 101 to meet your fellow faculty and staff in the department. The event will be held at Rhode Center for ADS at 6:30 PM on August 27, 2019. You will have the opportunity to mingle with fellow students and even our Department Head! What's better than a free meal and making connections??
Aug 27
6:30PM - 8:00PM Animal and Dairy Science New Student Cookout Rhodes Center for Animal and Dairy Science, auditorium 101, Athens, GA
An exciting way to kick off the new school year, the CAES Alumni Association annually hosts Ag Dawg Kickoff to welcome students, faculty, and staff to a new semester. The kickoff provides, food, entertainment, and student club exhibits. The event gives students, faculty, and staff a chance to interact as well as discover ways to get involved with activities at CAES.
Aug 28
6:00PM - 8:00PM Ag Dawg Kickoff UGA Livestock Instructional Arena, Athens, GA
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News

UGA Extension peanut agronomist Scott Monfort estimates that Georgia’s peanut crop hasn’t been this dry this late in the growing season since 2014. Since approximately half of the state’s crop is planted in dryland fields, yields this year are expected to drop. CAES News
UGA Extension peanut agronomist Scott Monfort estimates that Georgia’s peanut crop hasn’t been this dry this late in the growing season since 2014. Since approximately half of the state’s crop is planted in dryland fields, yields this year are expected to drop.
UGA Extension peanut agronomist cautions dryland producers about future of this year's crop
Dryland peanuts, which make up about half of Georgia's annual peanut crop, have been vulnerable to dry conditions this summer.
The Georgia Peanut Achievement Club honors farmers throughout the state who produced the highest yields. Pictured are the farmers, industry sponsors, UGA Peanut Team and Extension agents on August 10, 2019. CAES News
The Georgia Peanut Achievement Club honors farmers throughout the state who produced the highest yields. Pictured are the farmers, industry sponsors, UGA Peanut Team and Extension agents on August 10, 2019.
UGA honors producers at annual Georgia Peanut Achievement Club meeting
Georgia peanut production high in 2018 despite challenges from weather, including Hurricane Michael.
Bermuda grass stem maggot damages the upper leaves of a forage crop. Lisa Baxter estimates about 60% yield loss in this picture. CAES News
Bermuda grass stem maggot damages the upper leaves of a forage crop. Lisa Baxter estimates about 60% yield loss in this picture.
Drought changes management strategy for Bermuda grass stem maggot
UGA Extension forage specialist says not to apply insecticide until Bermuda grass has green leaves.
A corn plot grows for research at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. UGA Extension weed specialist Eric Prostko encourages farmers to continue managing their weeds even after corn is harvested this year. CAES News
A corn plot grows for research at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. UGA Extension weed specialist Eric Prostko encourages farmers to continue managing their weeds even after corn is harvested this year.
After corn harvests, farmers should continue managing weeds
Palmer amaranth and tropical spiderwort can continue to spread seed if not managed during the fall.
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