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Ornamentals, like native azalea 'Rosy Cheeks,' perform well when planted in the fall. The key is to follow proper planting techniques. This includes digging the planting hole twice as big as the plant's rootball and breaking up the rootball before planting. CAES News
Fall is the proper planting time for woody ornamentals 09/27/16 Frank M. Watson
Fall has arrived! As the summer heat begins to subside, fall becomes an ideal time to plant woody ornamentals. Following proper planting procedures is essential or problems will arise later.
Ribbon cutting on the UGA Tifton Campus of the Tift Building. CAES News
UGA rededicates historic H.H. Tift Building 09/27/16 Clint Thompson
The University of Georgia rededicated the newly renovated H. H. Tift Building on the UGA Tifton Campus Sept. 27.
UGA Tifton's George Vellidis talks to students during the Southeast showCAES event in 2013. CAES News
SE showCAES set for Oct. 4 09/26/16 Kyle Dawson
Recruitment for the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is the focus of the Southeast (SE) showCAES event on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Bulloch Center for Agriculture in Statesboro, Georgia. The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m.
Hay bales outline a field in Butts County, Georgia. CAES News
Hay producers at mercy of weather as fall armyworms reduced hay supply 09/22/16 Adam Speir
While drivers spend extra time in the car in search of fuel during the recent gasoline shortage, farmers are dealing with a more long-term shortage — a low supply of hay for their livestock.
Photos of seeds available at a recent seed swap at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. CAES News
Saving seeds: the power of the past and promise of the future 09/22/16 Josh Fuder
Every variety of seed has a story. Some seed varieties can be linked to important historical figures, like Thomas Jefferson. As the growing season for summer favorites comes to an end, consider saving seeds from healthy, vigorously producing plants and begin a seed legacy of your own.
Everillo's grassy texture combines well with flowers like SunPatiens. CAES News
'Everillo' sedge is like having golden lanterns throughout the landscape 09/22/16 Norman Winter
There seems to be no plant combination that is not made better by partnering with ‘Everillo,' commonly known as "Japanese sedge." It's an incredible companion with hostas, ferns, pansies and tulips.
Pecans on the ground in an orchard on the University of Georgia Tifton campus. CAES News
High optimism for Georgia's pecan crop 09/21/16 Kyle Dawson
Expectations are high for this year’s Georgia pecan crop, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension pecan specialist Lenny Wells.
Corn is harvested on the UGA Tifton Campus on August 11, 2016. CAES News
Georgia corn production up this year 09/21/16 Clint Thompson
Georgia’s field corn acreage is up and yields should be strong, but prices remain disappointingly low for producers, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension weed specialist Eric Prostko.
The University of Georgia Griffin Campus has added a UGA Uga Bulldog statue to campus as one of its efforts to unify the campus with the greater university. The "Big G" on the western edge of campus was also recently renovated, just in time for football season. CAES News
UGA Griffin Campus adds bulldog statue, renovates "Big G" 09/20/16 Sharon Dowdy
Lew Hunnicutt hit the ground running 11 months ago when he was named the new assistant provost and campus director of the University of Georgia Griffin Campus. One of his top priorities is to clear up the misconception that the campus is not really a part of UGA. Getting a Bulldog statue for the campus and renovating the "Big G" on campus are just two of his recent efforts.

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