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Cotton is dumped into a trailer at the Gibbs Farm in Tifton on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. CAES News
China, India play key roles in future of cotton prices 06/24/15 Clint Thompson

Two of the world’s largest producers of cotton, China and India, play key roles in the future of cotton prices, according to University of Georgia cotton economist Don Shurley.

A couple browses this year's collection of annuals at The Trial Gardens at UGA during the industry open house in June. The gardens' staff will be hosting its annual Public Open House on July 18. CAES News
The Trial Gardens at UGA to host open house July 18 06/24/15 Samantha Anderson
For more than three decades, the Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia have introduced thousands of new plant varieties to home gardeners and landscape designers. From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 18, the public will have the opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse of these new varieties and other Georgia favorites at the gardens’ annual open house.
Left to Right: UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Science Dean J. Scott Angle, PMIL Director Dave Hoisington, Food for Kids Ag Research Specialist Will Sheard, Meds and Food for Kids agronomist Jean Phillipe Dorzin and UGA peanut pathologist Bob Kemerait. CAES News
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences administrators visit peanut production facilities in Haiti with Feed the Future PMIL 06/24/15 Merritt Melancon, Christy Fricks
While the University of Georgia is known as a hub for peanut research, sometimes the most impactful research is conducted on the farms and in the countries that will be most affected by the work.
A pair of sunburnt watermelons sit in a field in Tift County. CAES News
Soaring temperatures have watermelon farmers feeling the heat 06/23/15 Clint Thompson
High summer temperatures and intense sun could reduce Georgia's end-of-season watermelon production this year, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension vegetable specialist Tim Coolong. Because of the increased heat over the past week, risk of sunburn for watermelons in the field has been high. If watermelons do scald, they may not be marketable, which may reduce farmers’ normal timeframe for selling their crop.
The State Farm Neighborhood Assist program has awarded $25,000 to the city of Pembroke for a new playground. The new, safe playground will be possible through the grant and the efforts of Bryan County 4-H, the city of Pembroke, the Pembroke Downtown Development Authority. Pictured left to right are Sarah Clem, public affairs specialist for State Farm, Trish West, Bryan County 4-H agent, Tiffany Walraven, Pembroke City Council member and member of the Bryan County 4-H Program Development Team, Karen Puchala, Bryan County secretary, Tiffany Warnell, the local State Farm agent, and Bill Collins, Pembroke's public safety director and member of Bryan County 4-H's PDT. CAES News
Georgia 4-H, city of Pembroke help community earn State Farm grant 06/22/15 Sharon Dowdy
Children in Pembroke, Georgia, will soon enjoy a new, safe playground thanks to the efforts of Bryan County 4-H, the city of Pembroke, the Pembroke Downtown Development Authority and a $25,000 grant from State Farm Neighborhood Assist.
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Josef Broder congratulates the seven University of Georgia students who are spending their summer serving as UGA Congressional Agricultural Fellows in Washington, D.C. CAES News
Students from the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences working in Washington, D.C., this summer 06/17/15 Samantha Anderson
This summer, seven University of Georgia students have embarked on the opportunity of a lifetime, serving as UGA Congressional Agricultural Fellows in Washington, D.C.
Georgia's Vidalia onions are available to purchase now. To keep their sweet taste around all year long, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension food safety experts say to store them in the freezer. CAES News
Fewer Vidalia onions expected this year 06/17/15 Clint Thompson, Jordan Hill
Heavy rainfall and high winds contributed to Georgia farmers growing fewer Vidalia onions this year, but demand for the popular vegetable and low yields for Texas onions helped keep prices steady.
UGArden Farm Manager JoHannah Biang leads NACTA convention-growers on a tour of UGArden. CAES News
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences hosting nation's premier conference on teaching agriculture 06/16/15 Merritt Melancon
More than 300 faculty and graduate students from agricultural colleges across the nation will gather at the University of Georgia this week to learn about the latest research in teaching and mentoring students in agricultural, food and environmental sciences.
Screen shot of Turfgrass Management iPhone application. Developed by Patrick McCullough July 2009. CAES News
UGA apps bring expert lawn-care advice to mobile devices 06/16/15 Sharon Dowdy
Summertime is synonymous with cooking outdoors, taking a dip in the pool and cranking up the lawn mower to begin the arduous task of caring for your home lawn. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has made the task a little easier through a few mobile apps for Georgia homeowners and green industry professionals alike.