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Commodity Teams

Commodity websites

Our 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.






Cross-commodity programs

Many of our research and extension faculty work in multi-disciplinary teams and roles that affect more than one specific commodity or research area. There are many resources available that can be applied across disciplines and production areas. 




Commodity news:

San Jose scale is a sucking insect pest which damages fruit, like this peach, and can eventually kill a tree by injecting toxins. CAES News
San Jose scale is a sucking insect pest which damages fruit, like this peach, and can eventually kill a tree by injecting toxins.
Peach growers should be vigilant for increased San Jose scale populations
San Jose Scale is predicted to be particularly bad this year for peach growers, as this pest is active in temperatures over 51 degrees Fahrenheit, “so we’ve already had a lot of days for this pest population to grow,” said University of Georgia Peach Entomologist Brett Blaauw.
Georgia Pollinator Plants of the Year CAES News
Georgia Pollinator Plants of the Year
State pollinator protection efforts focus on pollinator plant availability
Native plants are the best habitat and food source for pollinators but they can be hard to find at garden centers or hardware stores.
University of Georgia Extension consumer horticulturist Bob Westerfield checks bean plants for signs of disease and insects on the UGA campus in Griffin. Westerfield grows vegetables at work to be prepared to answer home gardener questions. He grows them at home for his dinner table and for extra income. CAES News
University of Georgia Extension consumer horticulturist Bob Westerfield checks bean plants for signs of disease and insects on the UGA campus in Griffin. Westerfield grows vegetables at work to be prepared to answer home gardener questions. He grows them at home for his dinner table and for extra income.
Small farm workshop set for Feb. 4 at UGA Research and Education Garden
A small farm workshop is set for Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the University of Georgia Research and Education Garden in Griffin, Georgia.
August 8, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will host a tour of four northeast Georgia vineyards, focusing on the cultivation practices and grape varieties that have made Georgia's burgeoning wine industry possible. CAES News
August 8, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will host a tour of four northeast Georgia vineyards, focusing on the cultivation practices and grape varieties that have made Georgia's burgeoning wine industry possible.
UGA viticulturist, plant pathologist to present at Wine Producers Conference Feb. 3-4
The annual Georgia Wine Producers Conference will be held Feb. 3-4 at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. Researchers from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will be among the conference speakers.
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Upcoming commodity-related events:

The GrassMasters program is a 7 week long series of seven educational workshops that focus on forage production. Workshops are held every Monday beginning on January 27th at the Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center. This program is an INTRODUCTION to forage production systems and is highly recommended for those of you just getting your "feet wet" when it comes to planning or improving a forage system. Programs will be taught by the UGA Forage Team members as well as NRCS staff. The GrassMasters program is a 7 – week long series of seven educational workshops that focus on forage production. Workshops are held every Monday beginning on January 27th at the Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center. This program is an INTRODUCTION to forage production systems and is highly recommended for those of you just getting your "feet wet" when it comes to planning or improving a forage system. Programs will be taught by the UGA Forage Team members as well as NRCS staff. MEETING DATES AND TOPICS: Registration: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Program: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 27thAn Introduction to Forages February 3rdFertilization of Perennial Grasses February 10thPest Management Strategies February 17thHay and Baleage Production and Management February 24thUnderstanding Forage Quality and Supplementation March 2ndGrazing Management and Planning March 9thImproving Soil Health and NRCS Programs
Feb 24
6:30PM - 8:30PM 2020 GrassMasters Series Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center, Fitzgerald, GA
This informal field tour will showcase on-going forage and grazing research at the Alapaha Beef Station! Topics/stops include: Winter forage options following a drought 3-yr annual forage rotation Pre-emergent herbicide demonstration Bahiagrass variety trial and more!
Mar 02
1:00PM - 3:00PM Winter Forage Field Day Alapaha Beef Station, Alapaha, GA
The GrassMasters program is a 7 week long series of seven educational workshops that focus on forage production. Workshops are held every Monday beginning on January 27th at the Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center. This program is an INTRODUCTION to forage production systems and is highly recommended for those of you just getting your "feet wet" when it comes to planning or improving a forage system. Programs will be taught by the UGA Forage Team members as well as NRCS staff. The GrassMasters program is a 7 – week long series of seven educational workshops that focus on forage production. Workshops are held every Monday beginning on January 27th at the Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center. This program is an INTRODUCTION to forage production systems and is highly recommended for those of you just getting your "feet wet" when it comes to planning or improving a forage system. Programs will be taught by the UGA Forage Team members as well as NRCS staff. MEETING DATES AND TOPICS: Registration: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Program: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 27thAn Introduction to Forages February 3rdFertilization of Perennial Grasses February 10thPest Management Strategies February 17thHay and Baleage Production and Management February 24thUnderstanding Forage Quality and Supplementation March 2ndGrazing Management and Planning March 9thImproving Soil Health and NRCS Programs
Mar 02
6:30PM - 8:30PM 2020 GrassMasters Series Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center, Fitzgerald, GA
The GrassMasters program is a 7 week long series of seven educational workshops that focus on forage production. Workshops are held every Monday beginning on January 27th at the Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center. This program is an INTRODUCTION to forage production systems and is highly recommended for those of you just getting your "feet wet" when it comes to planning or improving a forage system. Programs will be taught by the UGA Forage Team members as well as NRCS staff. The GrassMasters program is a 7 – week long series of seven educational workshops that focus on forage production. Workshops are held every Monday beginning on January 27th at the Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center. This program is an INTRODUCTION to forage production systems and is highly recommended for those of you just getting your "feet wet" when it comes to planning or improving a forage system. Programs will be taught by the UGA Forage Team members as well as NRCS staff. MEETING DATES AND TOPICS: Registration: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Program: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 27thAn Introduction to Forages February 3rdFertilization of Perennial Grasses February 10thPest Management Strategies February 17thHay and Baleage Production and Management February 24thUnderstanding Forage Quality and Supplementation March 2ndGrazing Management and Planning March 9thImproving Soil Health and NRCS Programs
Mar 09
6:30PM - 8:30PM 2020 GrassMasters Series Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center, Fitzgerald, GA
Come learn about forage management and precision hay field technology with hands-on forage and equipment demonstrations. Presentations include: • The nuts and bolts of inoculant applications• Weed control in hayfields• Matching forage quality to animal needsHands-on demonstrations:• Sprayer and seed drill calibration and cleanout• Forage and soil testing• Hayfield irrigation technology• Grid sampling and variable rate fertilizer• How to set up and use a lightbar• UAV demo• Hay equipment demonstrations (weather dependent) Online Registration Links: Online Registration County Extension Agent Registration: CALL OFFICE Meal Sponsor Break Sponsor Exhibitor Equipment Sponsor
Mar 11
8:00AM - 5:00PM Hay and Baleage Shortcourse - Oglethorpe County Oglethorpe County Extension Office, Crawford, GA
Come learn about forage management and precision hay field technology with hands-on forage and equipment demonstrations. Presentations include: • The nuts and bolts of inoculant applications• Weed control in hayfields• Matching forage quality to animal needsHands-on demonstrations:• Sprayer and seed drill calibration and cleanout• Forage and soil testing• Hayfield irrigation technology• Grid sampling and variable rate fertilizer• How to set up and use a lightbar• UAV demo• Hay equipment demonstrations (weather dependent) Online Registration Links: Online Registration County Extension Agent Registration: CALL OFFICE Meal Sponsor Break Sponsor Exhibitor Equipment Sponsor
Mar 12
8:00AM - 5:00PM Hay and Baleage Shortcourse - Oglethorpe County Oglethorpe County Extension Office, Crawford, GA
8:15 Registration Opens8:45 Welcome, Dr. Lisa Baxter9:00 Tall Fescue Toxicosis: Symptoms and Causes, Dr. LisaBaxter, University of Georgia9:20 Toxicosis Management Dr. Jennifer Tucker, Universityof Georgia10:20 Break and Microscope Demonstration10:35 Video: Producer Economics by Darrel Franson10:55 Establishment and First Year Management Dr. JohnAndrae, Clemson University11:40 Seed Quality and Testing Dr. Nick Hill, Agrinostics12:05 Lunch and Microscope Demonstration12:50 Company Highlights1:20 Drill Calibration, Dr. Lisa Baxter, University of Georgia1:50 Plot Tours Drs. Lisa Baxter and Jennifer Tucker,University of Georgia2:50 Economics Dr. Matt Poore, North Carolina State3:20 Cost Share and Incentive Programs Philip Brown, USDANRCS3:40 Producer Panel4:15 Adjourn
Mar 16
8:00AM - 5:00PM Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop Iron Horse Farm, Watkinsville, GA
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