University of Georgia
UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Department of Crop & Soil Sciences
Menu
Close
Search

Browse Departments Stories - Page 250

3417 results found for Departments
Browse Stories By Category
4-H Agricultural and Applied Economics Agricultural and Environmental Services Laboratories Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication Animal and Dairy Science Bee Lab C.M. Stripling Irrigation Research Park Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development Center for Food Safety Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Center for Urban Agriculture Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens Crop and Soil Sciences Entomology Experiential Learning Feed the Future Peanut Lab Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center Food Science and Technology Griffin Horticulture Human Development and Family Science Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics International Programs Nutritional Sciences Office of Development and Alumni Relations Office of Inclusive Excellence Plant Pathology Poultry Science Research and Education Centers (RECs) Tifton Trial Gardens UGA Grand Farm Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
Building a raised bed garden can be the perfect way to have a garden in limited space where the soil conditions are poor. But there are drawbacks to raised bed gardens, like the soil dries out quickly. CAES News
Raised Beds 03/12/15 Sharon Dowdy
Backyard gardeners with limited space may want to try gardening in raised beds. University of Georgia horticulturist David Berle says they are perfect for gardeners who have a “tough, urban site” where the soil conditions are not ideal.
Feed the Future Peanut & Mycotoxin Innovation Lab (PMIL) Dave Hoisington welcomes an international class of plant breeders to the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences for a technology workshop. CAES News
International Crop Breeders 03/12/15 Christy Fricks
When breeding a new crop variety, plant breeders often have to collect data from dozens or hundreds of seedlings to determine which plants have the traits they are looking for. Crunching all that data can be complicated, but new bioinfomatics systems, which track traits and make projections on future plant performance can make the process quicker, less expensive and more productive.
Parsley, rosemary, thyme, chives and oregano plants wait to be installed in a square foot garden plot. CAES News
Herb Garden 03/12/15 Stephanie Schupska
All herbs like well-drained soils, so it's easiest – and better for the plants – to grow them in pots. The exceptions are rosemary and thyme, which can be planted as ground cover in sunny areas.
UGA Extension consumer horticulturist Bob Westerfield checks bean plants for signs of disease and insects on the UGA campus in Griffin. Westerfield grows vegetables at work to be prepared to answer home gardener questions. He grows them at home for his dinner table. CAES News
Seed Shopping 03/10/15 Sharon Dowdy
Successful gardeners know that a bountiful harvest in the summer begins with proper planning in the spring. When the weather is still too cold to till the soil, seasoned gardeners are indoors ordering specialty seeds and planning what to plant and where.
Adriana Coppola, a native Italian now living in Johns Creek, won the grand prize in the University of Georgia's 2015 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest with her A&A Alta Cucina Italia Balsamico al Mirtillo, a blueberry balsamic vinegar reduction. CAES News
Flavor of Georgia Winners 03/10/15 Merritt Melancon
Adriana Coppola, a native Italian now living in Johns Creek, won the grand prize in the University of Georgia’s 2015 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest with her A&A Alta Cucina Italia Balsamico al Mirtillo, a blueberry balsamic vinegar reduction.
Here's a closeup picture of blueberries being grown in Alapaha. Picture taken in May, 2013. CAES News
Blueberry Spraying 03/09/15 Jordan Hill
A University of Georgia blueberry specialist and agricultural engineer are equipping southeast Georgia blueberry growers with knowledge about improved spraying techniques to help manage the crop and keep Georgia at No. 1 in blueberry production.
Mark Harrison - professor and graduate coordinator - University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences CAES News
Meigs Professor 03/06/15 Sharon Dowdy
University of Georgia food science professor Mark Harrison was among four UGA faculty recently named Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professors.
CAES News
Flavor of Georgia 03/06/15 Merritt Melancon
Entrepreneurs, farmers and chefs from all over Georgia will converge on the Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta March 9-10 for the final round of judging in the University of Georgia’s 2015 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest.
Terence Center is an agricultural and environmental lawyer and a professor in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. CAES News
CAES Fulbright Scholar 03/05/15 Josie A Krogh
UGA agricultural and environmental lawyer Terence Centner is in Europe’s oil and gas production capital this spring to study how regulations on hydraulic fracturing affect both the environment and energy companies.
Animal Agriculture Alliance President Kay Johnson Smith and Chairman Paul Pressley work with members of the UGA Dairy Science Club, from left, Madison Rose, Hayleigh Boyd, Joseph Seta and Lark Widener, to deliver 30,400 pounds of chicken to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. The chicken was provided by Tyson Foods as part of a national food drive contest. CAES News
15 Tons of Chicken 03/05/15 Merritt Melancon
Members of the University of Georgia’s Dairy Science Club recently worked with Tyson Foods and the Animal Agriculture Alliance to donate 30,400 pounds of frozen chicken to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.