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UGA Grand Farm
A citizen of the world: UGA Grand Farm director Lenin Rodriguez cultivating fertile future for farming
From a family farm in Honduras to leading University of Georgia Grand Farm, Lenin Rodriguez is advancing technologies that help farmers thrive worldwide.
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Agricultural Education
Georgia Youth Institute challenges students to tackle global food security
University of Georgia hosts inaugural Georgia Youth Institute, inspiring high school students to tackle global food security through research and leadership.
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Forages and Baleage
UGA ‌researcher ‌looks ‌at ‘the queen of forages’ for Southern beef cattle
University of Georgia researchers are studying whether alfalfa can help Southern beef producers improve profitability, cattle nutrition and pasture resilience.
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Agricultural Economics

July 9, 2026

Georgia’s $100 billion picnic
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Could marigolds become a new plant-based protein? UGA researchers see promise in edible flowers

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Are certain plants the key to mosquito control? Experts weigh in

WSB-TV

See a spotted lanternfly? UGA says take a photo, then kill it

PHYS.ORG

Childhood trauma may erode adult relationships through daily communication struggles

THE COOL DOWN

Georgia’s yellow-legged hornets hunt honeybees, and experts say they could reach Canada

WTVM-TV

New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, raising concerns for Southeast farmers

UGA Grand Farm

July 8, 2026

A citizen of the world: UGA Grand Farm director Lenin Rodriguez cultivating fertile future for farming
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Emergency Preparedness

July 6, 2026

Helping Augusta grow back
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

July 3, 2026

IIPA launches Industry Advisory Board to strengthen ties between research, Georgia stakeholders
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Agricultural Education

July 2, 2026

Georgia Youth Institute challenges students to tackle global food security
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Forages and Baleage

July 1, 2026

UGA ‌researcher ‌looks ‌at ‘the queen of forages’ for Southern beef cattle
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Food Science and Technology

June 30, 2026

Could marigolds be the next superfood?
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

UGA Grand Farm

July 8, 2026

A citizen of the world: UGA Grand Farm director Lenin Rodriguez cultivating fertile future for farming
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

July 3, 2026

IIPA launches Industry Advisory Board to strengthen ties between research, Georgia stakeholders
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Animal and Dairy Science

June 18, 2026

Georgia dairy industry looks to UGA for growth, innovation and sustainability
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Hospitality and Food Industry Management

May 21, 2026

Hospitality leaders gather at UGA to explore profitability, technology and the human experience
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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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Leadership

May 18, 2026

UGA reaffirmed as APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
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Leadership

April 20, 2026

State of Solutions 2025
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April 15, 2026

Anita Giabardo: Rooted in tradition, driven by innovation
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Emergency Preparedness

July 6, 2026

Helping Augusta grow back
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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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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.

Commercial Vegetables

July 7, 2026

C 1371

Turmeric: Nutritional Composition, Health Benefits, and Applications
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Blueberries

July 6, 2026

C 1370

Calcium in Blueberry Fruit Development
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Beneficial Insects and Pollinators

June 29, 2026

C 1366

Field Guide to Ground-Dwelling Spiders in Southeastern Blueberry Farmscapes
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TP 122

Understanding the Potential Impacts of Utility-Scale Solar Facilities on Groundwater and Surface Water in Georgia
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Food Safety

C 1377

Grilling Safely: Common Food Safety Myths Explained
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Emergency Preparedness

B 1585-01

Three Must-Have Emergency Kits to Pack Before a Hurricane or Flood
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