Commodity Teams
Agriculture is the largest segment of Georgia's economy, but it isn't just a way to make a living. It's also a way of life. From the north Georgia mountains through the rolling Piedmont, to the sandy coastal plains and the coastal marshes, the state's geography and climate provide perfect conditions for growing a wealth of commodities.
At the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, commodity teams made up of research scientists and extension specialists work together to provide the latest technology and information for efficient, profitable production of some of Georgia's most valuable commodities.
Focus areas for UGA commodity teams:
Beef
The University of Georgia's Beef Team is comprised of faculty members that are directly involved in beef cattle education.
Blueberries
The UGA Blueberry Team provides Georgia blueberry growers with the most updated information on all aspects of blueberry production.
Cotton
The UGA Cotton Team keeps Georgia cotton stakeholders informed about changes in production practices and policy.
Forages
Information on a wide variety of forage management issues are provided by the UGA Forages Team.
Grains
Information related to the production, storage and use of grain crops is provided by the UGA Grain Crops Team.
Peaches
The latest on peach research and extension information is available from UGA's team of peach scientists.
Peanuts
The UGA Peanut Team supplies growers with up-to-date information regarding planting, harvesting, diseases and more.
Pecans
The UGA Pecan Team provides resources on pecan growth and pest management, as well as reports on Georgia's recent production output.
Soybeans
The UGA Soybean Team delivers updated information on all aspects of soybean production, marketing, economics and outlook.
Tobacco
The UGA Tobacco Team supplies information on production, pest management, harvesting, curing and marketing of tobacco.
Turfgrass
Detailed information and growing recommendations for many species of turfgrass are distributed by the UGA Turf Team.
Vegetables
Production and market information about vegetables grown in Georgia is available from the UGA Vegetable Team.
Additional commodity research areas:
- Aquaculture
- Muscadine Grape Breeding
- Pecan Breeding
- Pecan Truffles
- Switchgrass
- Turfgrass Breeding
- Vidalia Onions