Sleuthing stink bug's on-farm travels
In recent years, the stink bug has become a major problem for Georgia crops, particularly in cotton fields, where it costs farmers millions in losses annually. To develop more efficient methods to control the pest, a UGA researcher wants to learn more about it, especially its travel habits. more>>
Robert N. Shulstad
109 Conner Hall
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: 706/542-2151
Email: agresch@uga.edu
Research
Turfgrass institute set for December
November 4, 2009 — Turfgrass professionals will learn the latest about their industry from experts across the Southeast Dec. 9-10 during the annual Turfgrass Institute and Trade Show at the Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center in Duluth, Ga. more >>
Wetter, cooler winter headed to Georgia
October 22, 2009 — There is a high likelihood that Georgia's winter will be wetter and cooler than normal.
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UGA pumpkin variety grows well for Georgia farmers
October 15, 2009 — Heading to a local pumpkin patch to pick the season’s best is a time-honored fall family activity. Thanks to University of Georgia researchers, a better, Georgia-specific pumpkin is available for carving or baking. more >>
UGA research funding reaches record high
October 1, 2009 — University of Georgia research funding reached a record high last year with UGA researchers receiving more than $173 million from external sources.
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Making Life Better
For more than 100 years, scientists working at University of Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations have conducted research to improve the quality of life for Georgians and for citizens worldwide.
Their research is conducted in laboratories across the state on three main UGA research campuses, located in Athens, Griffin and Tifton; six research and education centers; and research farms. At these locations, researchers can conduct experiments under varying geographic and climatic conditions across the state.
These studies focus on making our food supply safer and longer-lasting, breeding landscape plants that use less water and require less pesticides, monitoring greenhouse gases and other pollutants, creating leaner cuts of meat through alternative livestock diets and creating new and useful products from crop by-products.
UGA agricultural scientists continue to conduct ground-breaking and life-changing research in much the same way their counterparts did 100 years ago when they bred Empire Cotton, a variety that saved the state's cotton industry and put cotton back on the throne in Georgia agriculture.