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Published on 12/20/01

2001 in Review: Food

Whoa! Don't Spit Out Muscadine Seeds (January 10, 2001) - About the only things green on Jacob Paulk's 400-acre Irwin County vineyard are weeds and a new idea. Paulk puts ground-up muscadine grape seeds into capsules.

Food Price Increases Hold Steady for 2001 (January 24, 2001) - The Consumer Price Index for all food increased 2.3 percent in 2000 and should rise about the same amount in 2001, say University of Georgia experts. After near-record growth last year, beef and pork price increases are expected to slow. Other food items should see only small increases.

What Do You Get When You Cross a Peanut and a Chip? (January 31, 2001) - A University of Georgia researcher has found a way to combine two of the most recognizable figures of the snack world into one tasty treat. And chances are, you can't eat just one.

Clamshell Grills Cook Fast, Safe Meats (February 15, 2001) - Add "cooking safer foods" to the lists of reasons to buy a clam-style indoor electric grill. University of Georgia food scientists say their research shows they kill harmful pathogens.

Mad Cow Madness: More Fright Than Might (February 7, 2001) - A frightening report of "mad cow disease" dangers has reared its ugly head again. This time, the feared carrier is candy.

Scientists Use Bacteria to Stop E. Coli (February 23, 2001) - University of Georgia researchers are confident they've found a way to dramatically reduce E. coli, one of the nation's deadliest food-borne pathogens, where it starts.

Digital Image Helps Identify Poisonous Mushroom (August 7, 2001) - When one of Patton Smith's patients ate a poisonous mushroom, the Monroe County doctor was faced with a dilemma: How could he treat the patient when he wasn't sure what kind of mushroom he ate? The University of Georgia's Distance Diagnostics through Digital Imaging system was able to assist the doctor by quickly identifying the mushroom.

New Appliance to Keep Produce Fresh Longer (August 22, 2001) - You spend extra time at the supermarket selecting the perfect apples, pears, tomatoes and lettuce only to throw half of them away a few days later. But soon you'll be able to prolong the life of your produce with the help of the controlled-environment pantry.

Chocolate Class Entices Students to Learn (September 11, 2001) - A new college student may be a little leery of signing up for a biology or accounting course. But what student wouldn't warm up to a class called Chocolate Science.

Second Wave of Biotech Products on Horizon (October 11, 2001) - Vaccine shots may soon be as comforting as eating mashed potatoes, as tasty as snacking on a banana or as refreshing as eating a salad.

Pecan Prices Likely Stable for Holidays (October 30, 2001) - The U.S. supply of pecans is expected to be large this year despite an expected downturn in imports. Though prices may vary, they shouldn't be much higher or lower for the holidays, says a University of Georgia expert.

Brad Haire is the former news editor with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

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uga commencement CAES News
CAES to celebrate new graduates during May 9 convocation 04/18/24 Sameeka Prabath Rajamani
As another academic year draws to a close, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is gearing up for its Athens campus convocation ceremony, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, at The Classic Center in Athens. “Each year, it’s an honor to celebrate the success of our CAES graduates,” said CAES Dean and Director Nick T. Place. “It’s amazing what these students accomplish during their time with us, and I’m always excited to commemorate this next step in their lives as they continue on to either further studies or the start of their careers.”
A student harvests red clover at UGArden. CAES News
UGA horticulture class shows students the science behind herbal remedies 04/16/24 Sameeka Prabath Rajamani
The field of medicine is ever-changing, and the use of herbal medicines may play a bigger role in health care as the value of natural remedies gain recognition in the Western world. Students at the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are delving into the field of medicinal remedies through the class “Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants.” Offered to undergraduate students through the Department of Horticulture, the class helps students develop a deeper understanding of the connection between nature and health.
Using robotics to help sort onions on Georgia farms CAES News
Using robotics to help sort onions on Georgia farms 04/15/24 David Mitchell
During the pandemic, labor problems became acute on many farms in Georgia and across the country. Farms once staffed by humans to bring produce from the field to stores for purchase were suddenly short-staffed, and the global supply chain was severely impacted. Working with UGA’s Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center and A&M Farms in Lyons, Georgia, a team of researchers led by School of Computing Professor Prashant Doshi is designing collaborative robots to mitigate some of these potential challenges.
2024 honorees are William D. Branch, Georgia Seed Development Professor in Peanut Breeding and Genetics in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, and Elzie Argene Claxton, an agriculture educator and 1980 CAES agricultural education graduate who went on to earn a master’s degree in 1982 and education specialist degree in 1984 from UGA’s College of Education. CAES News
Innovator, educator inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame 04/11/24 Maria M. Lameiras
An innovator in peanut breeding whose research revitalized an industry and an ardent champion of agricultural education were inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame at the 68th University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association Awards in Athens. The 2024 honorees are William D. Branch, Georgia Seed Development Professor in Peanut Breeding and Genetics in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, and Elzie Argene Claxton, an agriculture educator and 1980 CAES agricultural education graduate.
Peach growers are looking forward to a fruitful season as the weather this winter and spring have been near-perfect for the sensitive crop. This year is projected to be a much-needed comeback from the disastrous season they experienced after a late freeze in March 2023 took out more than 90% of the state's crop. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA) CAES News
Growers hopeful 2024 peach season will rebound from disastrous 2023 04/10/24 Emily Cabrera
Last year, the peach industry lost $60 million due to the late freeze that hit much of the Southeast in mid-March 2023, said Jeff Cook, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent for Peach and Taylor counties. With no freezing temperatures in the forecast and hope for strong pricing during the upcoming season, peach growers are looking forward to a much-needed rebound year.
UGA wheat breeder and geneticist Mohamed Mergoum smells one of several test brews created by Creature Comforts on its annual Get Comfortable collaboration using a variety of wheat Mergoum developed at CAES. CAES News
Creature Comforts partners with UGA wheat breeder to create 2024 Get Comfortable brew 04/09/24 Maria M. Lameiras
Wheat breeders spend years meticulously crossing varieties to coax the best traits out of each species, carefully propagating plant varieties that are healthier, heartier and better suited for the environments where they are grown. Brewmasters are equally painstaking when choosing the components that will give their beers a specific flavor profile. These two exacting professions came together this spring when Athens-based Creature Comforts Brewing Co. reached out to the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to find a sustainable wheat variety they could use to make a good beer for a great cause.