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Abnormally dry conditions this summer have kept Georgia's mosquito populations mercifully low, but that's no reason for Georgians to let down their guard, especially this season. CAES News
Be vigilant to keep mosquitoes at bay this summer 06/24/20 Elmer Gray
It officially turned summer this past weekend and the weather forecast seems to agree, with thunderstorms and warm nights in our future. These conditions are pretty typical for summer in Georgia — and excellent for mosquito development.
UGA Associate Professor Alexa Lamm has earned the 2020 Borlaug CAST Communication Award from the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology. CAES News
UGA communication study yields effective propagation research targets for specialty plant crops 06/24/20 Maria M. Lameiras
Even if they’re born of the most exemplary research, innovative indoor plant propagation technologies aren’t beneficial if they are too costly to use.
Wayne Parrott, a professor in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, is one of the world's leading authorities on soybean genomics and enabling technologies for the improvement of crop plants. CAES News
UGA plant breeder Wayne Parrott honored by American Seed Trade Association 06/22/20 Josh Paine
Along with grant applications, administrative duties, publishing and hands-on research duties, scientists in agricultural research have the monumental job of disseminating vital information to stakeholders, policymakers and the general public.
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Georgia 4-H celebrates National Pollinator Week 06/22/20 Cristina Luisa deRevere
Georgia 4-H is celebrating National Pollinator Week virtually throughout the week of June 22-28, 2020. The celebration showcases facts, resources and activities and highlights youth who participate in Georgia 4-H pollinator programs.
Watermelons harvested on UGA Tifton campus. CAES News
Georgia vegetable growers should prepare now for harvesting 06/18/20 Andre Luiz Biscaia Ribeiro da Silva
As we approach the harvest season for watermelon, bell pepper, tomato, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumber, sweet corn and other crops, Georgia vegetable growers can move ahead and prepare seasonal workers to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during harvest time.
Caroline Lewallen, a 2011 agricultural education graduate, is co-owner of a pasture-raised beef cattle farm in Clarkesville, Georgia. (contributed) CAES News
Caroline Lewallen takes the helm as president of the CAES Alumni Association 06/17/20 Josh Paine
Caroline Lewallen, a 2011 agricultural education graduate, has been elected to serve as president of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association for the 2020-21 term beginning July 1.
Fulton County Extension staff and volunteers prepare to distribute produce bags through curbside pickup at a Fulton Fresh mobile market stop in Atlanta. (Photo by Molly Woo) CAES News
Extension’s mobile farmers markets rolling again in metro Atlanta 06/16/20 Josh Paine
Mobile farmers markets are rolling again in metro Atlanta. Throughout the summer, Fulton Fresh and Fresh on DeK will continue serving fresh produce and delivering nutrition education to communities through curbside pickups and digital content.
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Georgia 4-H hosts virtual 2020 State Dairy Quiz Bowl 06/13/20 Cristina Luisa deRevere
More than 25 youth participated in the 2020 Georgia 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl on June 5, 2020, offered virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contest is supported by The Georgia Dairy Youth Foundation and Milk Check-Off.
Chris Rhodes brings expertise in business development, innovation, partnerships and strategy to new role at CAES. (contributed) CAES News
Chris Rhodes joins CAES as director of industry partnerships, liaison to UGA Innovation District 06/11/20 Maria M. Lameiras
Chris Rhodes will join the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as director of industry partnerships and project-based learning in July.

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