Author: Emily Cabrera
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Born to be queen: A look inside fire ant hierarchy
Fire ant colonies can have one queen or many. Supergenes may be why.
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Growing value with cut flowers
UGA helps Georgia growers make the most of every acre.
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Exploring Italy, advancing Georgia
Nearly 15 years of preparing Georgia’s agricultural leaders to think bigger and connect broadly
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It’s tiny, fuzzy and kind of cute. But it could cause serious problems for Georgia.
UGA experts are tracking the pasture mealybug’s arrival.
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Center for Urban Agriculture supports food systems and green spaces in Georgia
Georgia’s cities are buzzing with ideas.
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Why don’t more farmers use cover crops? UGA research offers answers
Farmers weigh economic, environmental, societal and personal factors — not just attitudes toward conservation.
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Georgia Youth Institute challenges students to tackle global food security
Students engaged in research presentations, hands-on learning and conversations with experts.
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UGA researcher looks at ‘the queen of forages’ for Southern beef cattle
Alfalfa could become a valuable forage option.
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Researchers aim to grow cotton in living color, no dye required
Researchers are working to develop cotton with color built directly into the fiber.
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Azalea culture: A Southern love affair
Few plants embody the Southern garden quite like the azalea.
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Wild peanut genetics drive $6M effort to protect crops in Africa and the U.S.
The researchers’ work spans continents, crops and generations of farmers.
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A beginner’s guide to successful beekeeping
Backyard beekeeping can be deeply rewarding, but it isn’t decorative gardening with wings.
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Dream Big, Stay Local: At UGA-Tifton, students build agricultural careers in rural Georgia
UGA-Tifton enables rural students to learn in classrooms, laboratories and fertile fields directly linked to…
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From meal prep to leftovers: Expert food safety tips for your Thanksgiving dinner
Food experts share practical tips to help you cook, serve and store food safely this…
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CAES researchers explore ways to abate PFAS in water and soil
Researchers from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and College of Engineering are developing…
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Protect your body and mind from extreme heat in Georgia agriculture
When outdoor temperatures climb into triple digits and the humidity becomes suffocating, most people head…
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Community-led collard evolution
UGA collaborates with grassroots organizations to preserve heirloom collards.
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Wild bees crucial to Georgia’s blueberry success, CAES research shows
Researchers focused on how wild bee populations shift across space and time in southeast Georgia…
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Your ultimate guide to healthy garden soil
A horticulturist provides guidance on ensuring your garden soil is ready to provide a fruitful harvest.
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Community science counts: Census meets storytelling
How the Great Southeast Pollinator Census inspired a regional movement — and a children’s book.
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Starting your spring vegetable garden from seed
Horticulture specialists provide expert advice on starting your best vegetable garden yet.
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UGA food safety expert explains expiration dates
Misunderstanding food labels can lead consumers to waste food and money.
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Make the most of your time with these tips
Good time management contributes to personal health, stress reduction and more.
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UGA Extension supports resilience in Georgia farm communities after Hurricane Helene
The storm’s aftermath is bringing focus to vulnerabilities in Georgia’s farming industry and the need…
