Author: J. Merritt Melancon

First peanut genome sequenced

The International Peanut Genome Initiative—a group of multinational crop geneticists who have been working in…
Elberton cheese maker wins 2014 Flavor of Georgia

Elberton farmer, cheese maker and local food advocate Tim Young took home the grand prize…
UGA Extension publishes first app for iPhones, iPads and Android devices

Spring is around the corner, and University of Georgia Extension has a new app to…
Judges choose 35 Flavor of Georgia finalists

Judges have selected 35 products to compete in the final round of the 2014 University…
University of Georgia bee expert named honorary member of the Order of the British Empire

Keith Delaplane, professor of entomology in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental…
UGA experts available to comment on the Farm Bill’s impact on Georgians

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences department of agricultural and applied…
Malian agricultural delegation returns to the University of Georgia

An agricultural delegation from the Republic of Mali braved the snow this week to visit…
Campbell Center to continue legacy in sustainable research

With the Jan. 21 dedication of the J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center…
J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center set to continue legacy in sustainable agriculture

With the dedication of the J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center in Watkinsville,…
Fulton Fresh launches supermarket tour program to help train advocates for better food

As UGA Extension Fulton Fresh Mobile Farmers Market program moves into a new year, coordinators…
UGA Extension Ag Forecast to be held across Georgia Jan. 24-31

Agriculture topics from the price of peanut butter to how Europe’s demand for wood pellets…
Federal, state and local officials join UGA President Morehead to dedicate the Campbell Center

University of Georgia officials will host a dedication ceremony for the J. Phil Campbell Sr.…
UGA professor wins national agricultural science teaching honor from APLU

The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities recently honored UGA Department of Agricultural and Applied…
UGA horticulture brightens the holidays with poinsettia sale

The University of Georgia chapter of horticultural honor society Pi Alpha Xi is selling poinsettias…
2013 J.W. Fanning Lecture to focus on forestry issues

Despite reforms in forest management policies and practices, tropical nations are still losing forests at…
UGA to celebrate Georgia’s best bites with 2014 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest

Organizers of the 2014 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest are looking for great jams,…
Registration open for UGA’s 2014 Ag Forecast

Agriculture, the biggest industry in Georgia, has an impact felt throughout the state’s economy. In…
Attitude adjustment

Many people—even nature lovers—can have a visceral reaction to insects.
New partnership to help grow local agriculture, economy in Fulton County

A diverse agricultural hub is thriving just minutes from downtown Atlanta in the area surrounding…
Historic milestone

With the arrival of 456 third- through fifth-graders at UGA’s Rock Eagle 4-H Center Oct.…
UGA to host International Plant Propagators Society Meeting Nov. 2-6

Nursery and floriculture growers from across the U.S. will meet Nov. 2-6 at the University…
Private-public partnership to grow local agriculture, economy in Fulton County

A diverse agricultural hub is thriving just minutes from downtown Atlanta in the area surrounding…
Growing winners

On Oct. 1, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences recognized its staff and faculty…
Georgia 4-H celebrates millionth environmental education student

With the arrival of 456 third- through fifth-graders at the University of Georgia Rock Eagle…