Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center

R. Anthony Black Research Station Superintendent

Southeast Research and Education Center

rablack@uga.edu 478-589-7472

Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center

9638 Highway 56 South, Midville, Georgia 30441

2023 Midville Field Day

Experts from the University of Georgia presented sessions on variety selection, irrigation management growth regulation, and management of insects, diseases and weeds during the Midville Field Day on August 9, 2023.

Review useful presentations and research findings:

2023 Field Day Program (PDF)

Our Work and Priorities

The Southeast Research and Education Center is located in Burke County near Midville, Georgia, which is situated between Augusta, Macon, and Savannah. Established in 1951, the 720-acre facility is part of the upper coastal plain region just south of the fall line. The Tifton and Dothan series are the predominant soils and represent well-drained, sandy loam soils. The area receives about 44 inches of rainfall annually, making it one of the drier regions of the state. As a result, many research projects focus on the efficient use of water.

Current research by UGA scientists and Extension agents focuses on row crops and includes cotton, peanuts, corn, soybeans, and small grains. Roughly 40 research projects are conducted annually. These include the evaluation of crop varieties, pest management strategies, and conservation tillage practices including cover crop systems. Most experiments are irrigated with center pivot systems. In addition, a 6-acre site is devoted to sub-surface drip irrigation.

The center hosts several outreach functions throughout the year, some in collaboration with Burke County Extension. An annual field day is held every August along with several smaller production meetings, training and workshops. Local school groups conduct field trips and Ag Awareness education at the center as well.

About us

We investigate the latest production and technological practices, striving for producer profitability and sustainability.

Research and Education Centers (RECs) are hubs for innovation and discovery that address the most critical issues facing agricultural production throughout the state. Ultimately, our findings are shared with stakeholders through the extension and outreach efforts of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

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UGA Center for Food Safety Webinar Series Norovirus: Surveillance for a nearly perfect human pathogen Guest speaker: Sara A. Mirza, Epidemiologist, Viral Gastroenteritis Branch at CDC Date: Friday, April 19th, 2024 Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET In-person: UGA Griffin, Melton Building, Rm 174 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96544607876?pwd=WUt4T3diN2I1M1ovNEN2YjVjVHZhZz09 Hosted by Malak Esseili, CFS Assistant Professor About Dr. Sara Mirza: Dr. Sara Mirza is an epidemiologist who has been at CDC for nearly 20 years. She currently serves as the deputy team lead for the Epidemiology Team and lead for norovirus epidemiology programs in the Viral Gastroenteritis Branch, Division of Viral Diseases, at the National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Disease (NCIRD). Sara earned her MPH from UCLA in epidemiology and biostatistics and her PhD in epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. She has served in many roles at CDC, gaining significant expertise in establishing and evaluating surveillance systems and program management, both in the United States and globally. She currently leads surveillance efforts and projects to elicit a better understanding of the burden and epidemiology of norovirus.

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