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Invasive Species
Staying ahead of the cotton jassid: UGA Extension’s rapid response to an invasive pest
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension mobilizes a statewide response to cotton jassid, helping Georgia growers to detect the invasive pest early, adjust thresholds and protect yields.
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Agricultural and Applied Economics
UGA researcher studies the intersection of agriculture, data and human behavior
From studying food systems at Stanford to advising the United Nations, Ellen McCullough uses data-driven research to understand how agricultural policy, labor and household decision-making affect livelihoods worldwide, especially for women in developing countries.
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Beneficial Insects and Pollinators
CAES scientist studies Earth’s oldest pollination systems
A University of Georgia entomologist studies cycads — the world’s most endangered plant order — to uncover how ancient beetles and weevils shaped the earliest insect pollination systems through heat, scent and humidity cues.
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

March 20, 2026

Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture awards 6 new seed grants
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The underrated yard tools that make spring cleanup a breeze

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Why are four-leaf clovers lucky?

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As strawberry season begins, SC farmers are wary of disease threat that could ruin crops

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Invasive Species

March 19, 2026

Staying ahead of the cotton jassid: UGA Extension’s rapid response to an invasive pest
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Research and Education Centers (RECs)

March 18, 2026

Leading by example: Gassett recognized as inaugural CAES Superintendent of the Year
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Agricultural and Applied Economics

March 17, 2026

UGA researcher studies the intersection of agriculture, data and human behavior
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Profiles, Awards and Leadership

March 16, 2026

Three faculty receive UGA’s highest early-career teaching award
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Research

March 13, 2026

Newest round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants announced
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International Programs

March 12, 2026

International Agriculture Certificate advances intercultural competency through immersive global experiences
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

Integrative Precision Agriculture

March 20, 2026

Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture awards 6 new seed grants
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

Feb. 23, 2026

From lab to market: UGA startups pitch to investors
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

Feb. 13, 2026

UGA Grand Farm connects a vital industry with groundbreaking research in Perry, Georgia
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Hospitality and Food Industry Management

Nov. 27, 2025

UGA redefines Southern hospitality through a thriving degree program
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Hospitality and Food Industry Management

July 1, 2025

UGA hospitality program takes flight with $5M from The Delta Air Lines Foundation
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Hospitality and Food Industry Management

April 11, 2025

UGA Career Caravan takes students to Delta and IHG
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Research and Education Centers (RECs)

March 18, 2026

Leading by example: Gassett recognized as inaugural CAES Superintendent of the Year
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Alumni

March 2, 2026

UGA horticulture alum turns lifelong passion for flowers into top industry podcast
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Students

Feb. 26, 2026

Mekidani Salu: Engineering resilience in the field
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Emergency Preparedness

Natural Disasters

Sept. 24, 2025

After the storm: Georgia farmers push for policy reform in the wake of Hurricane Helene
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Cultivating Curiosity Podcast

June 12, 2025

Forecasting the storm: Expert tips for hurricane preparedness
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Agricultural Policy

March 27, 2025

USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visits CAES for farmer listening session
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Expert Resources

Expert resources, also known as UGA Cooperative Extension publications, offer unbiased, research-backed advice to empower Georgians with practical, trustworthy information on agriculture, the environment, food, family and more.

Food Safety

March 18, 2026

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El embarazo y la higiene alimentaria: 4 pasos básicos para proteger a la madre y al bebé de las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos
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Nutrition

March 18, 2026

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Recomendaciones nutricionales para mujeres embarazadas
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Fermenting

March 2, 2026

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Kimchi casero: guía científica para una fermentación segura
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Gardening

C 943

Vegetable Garden Calendar
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Garden soil

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Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots
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Irrigation

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Irrigation for Lawns and Gardens
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