Author: Maria Lameiras
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Third cohort of Rural Scholars embraces first semester
The program recruits students from underrepresented areas of the state.
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UGA horticulture students join the green industry business
UGA horticulture students cultivated various ornamental plants for their inaugural plant sale.
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UGA captures economic impact of Georgia agriculture
Agricultural production data for every commodity produced in the state can be found in the…
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Growing interest in regenerative agriculture is driving research to restore the Earth
Readily available, research-based programs and educational resources can improve the lives of individuals, families and…
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Non-native yellow-legged hornet confirmed in Georgia, U.S. for the first time
This is the first detection of live yellow-legged hornets in the open United States.
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Precision agriculture conference addressed industry needs
It harnessed the collective expertise of students, scientists and agrotechnology.
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Business, Extension leaders selected for Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame
The Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame honors individuals making extraordinary contributions to agriculture and agribusiness industries in…
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UGA’s agrileadHER launches online resource for women in agriculture
The platform offers a welcoming space for women in farming and other agricultural professions.
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CAES researchers examine blueberry quality issues for Georgia producers
The project will address “major issues” with fruit quality, particularly in rabbiteye blueberries.
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UGA study aims to help farmers transitioning to organic production
University of Georgia researchers are working on a new study meant to develop best practices…
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Peanut protectors
UGA researchers work to develop innovative solutions to aflatoxin contamination in peanuts.
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Borlaug Fellow works with UGA faculty to improve wheat grown in Mongolia
Ganbaatar’s 12-week research program at the UGA Griffin campus is funded by the Borlaug International Agricultural Science and…
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UGArden provides fresh produce to underserved Athens-area families
UGArden has put food on the plates of thousands of underserved individuals and families in…
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Research team receives $15.8M to modify poplar for bioproducts
Researchers to reengineer poplar trees to produce alternatives to petroleum-based products.
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Anti-inflammatory compound supercharges stem cell stroke treatment
A new combination therapy developed at the Regenerative Bioscience Center has shown promising results in models of…
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UGA-led training prepares Georgia citizens to identify and report nature’s foreign invaders
The next training for the Georgia First Detectors Program will be held Sept. 30.
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New UGA study aims to determine the effectiveness of probiotics
Researchers hope to determine the most effective delivery systems for probiotics and other bioactive compounds.
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Ag sector may support economy through possible recession
The traditional economic indicators of recession aren’t fully apparent.
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Inflation and the purchasing power of the dollar
Global issues and COVID-19 have driven up costs for food and other goods.
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Inaugural HOST Summit highlights UGA impact on hospitality and tourism
The summit was organized by the UGA HOST Research Initiative.
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New cohort of Rural Scholars to join UGA
The next group of students has been chosen for the program.
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Leaders in poultry, policy are the 2022 inductees to the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame
The honorees are the late UGA graduate J. Henry Massey and Georgia Farm Bureau President…
