Author: J. Merritt Melancon
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World Food Prize laureate to give 2015 D.W. Brooks Lecture at UGA
Sanjaya Rajaram, who spent his career breeding more sustainable and productive wheat varieties, will visit…
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UGA to use $2 million grant to develop control for blueberry-destroying fly
A tiny fly is having a huge impact on American fruit farmers. Known as spotted…
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Animal scientist heads agricultural, natural resources program
The former head of the Virginia Cooperative Extension started Oct. 1 as assistant dean for…
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‘Connect the dots’
From vineyards to vegetable patches to state-of-the-art food processing and food safety operations, agriculture in…
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Tour to showcase contributions to state’s leading industry
With more than a $72 billion impact on the state’s economy, agriculture is the largest…
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UGA to honor 2015 inductees into Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame
On Sept. 25, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will induct…
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Twilight tour to highlight work at UGA’s organic farm
Organic and sustainable agriculture experts from the University of Georgia will host their fourth annual…
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Farmland management changes can boost carbon sequestration rates
Well-maintained pastures prevent erosion, protect water and, as it turns out, can restore the soil’s…
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UGA, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia partner to increase access to local food, jobs
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia’s food hub, housed in its Rabun County facility, will…
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UGA researchers find hormone receptor that allows mosquitoes to reproduce
University of Georgia entomologists have unlocked one of the hormonal mechanisms that allow mosquitoes to…
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UGA, partners to create training for young farmers
Starting in October, a new training program will offer beginning and young farmers crash courses…
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CAES Spring Showcase will feature agricultural, environmental sciences
The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will host its inaugural CAES Spring Showcase…
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President’s Malaria Initiative coordinator to speak April 14 at UGA
Rear Adm. R. Timothy Ziemer oversaw the reduction of worldwide malaria deaths by 40 percent…
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CAES Spring Showcase to feature agricultural, environmental sciences at UGA
This year, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is inviting campus…
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A&A Alta Cucina Italia balsamic vinegar wins 2015 Flavor of Georgia contest
Adriana Coppola, a native Italian now living in Johns Creek, won the grand prize in…
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UGA offers latest in research, outreach at 2015 Georgia Organic Conference
Pioneers in sustainable agriculture, backyard gardeners and urban homesteaders gathered in Athens Feb. 20-21 to…
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Judges choose 30 finalists for UGA’s 2015 Flavor of Georgia contest
Judges have selected 30 products to compete in the final round of the University of…
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UGA forms statewide partnership to create training program for beginning farmers
Starting in October, a new training program will offer beginning and young farmers crash courses…
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CAES study: Low weight gain in pregnant women reduces male fetal survival
The amount of weight a woman gains during pregnancy can be vitally important-especially if she’s…
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UGA entomologist’s pioneering work with ‘invisible’ bugs wins her national recognition
University of Georgia entomologist Nancy Hinkle has built a career as a well-respected veterinary entomologist,…
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UGA study finds low weight gain in pregnant women reduces male fetal survival
The amount of weight a woman gains during pregnancy can be vitally important—especially if she’s…
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UGA Ag Forecast to be held across the state Jan. 14-23
From new varieties to new technologies and markets, the University of Georgia’s team of agricultural…
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UGA students cap their semester studying greenhouse management with poinsettia sale
The University of Georgia chapter of the horticultural honor society Pi Alpha Xi is selling…
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CAES recognizes 12 for their contributions to state, global agriculture
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences recognized 12 of its finest with the D.W.…
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