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    Experience our stories through videos that highlight our people, projects and passions in action.

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    Tune in to “Cultivating Curiosity,” our podcast featuring in-depth conversations with CAES experts.

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  • Expert Resources

    Expert Resources


    From farms and gardens to families and finances, our expert resources empower Georgians with trustworthy, practical science.

    Gardening
    Invasive species
    Food and food safety
    Ants, termites and other pests
    Pollinators
    Livestock
    Emergency preparedness
    Home safety and maintenance
    Health, family and finances
    Nutrition
    Water quality
    Lawn maintenance and landscaping
    Turfgrass
    View all topics

    What is an Expert Resource?


    We publish unbiased, research-backed expert advice to empower Georgians with practical, trustworthy information they can trust.

    These resources are written and reviewed by experts in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

    Learn how we produce science you can trust
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  • Onions

    The farm that built a market: Growing Georgiaโ€™s signature sweet onion

    Learn how the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences partners with Bland Farms to drive crop research, sustainability, and ag tech innovation.

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  • Beneficial Insects and Pollinators

    Small insect with big potential: UGA researchers put black soldier flies to work

    University of Georgia researchers explore how black soldier flies could transform agricultural waste, improve soil health and strengthen crops against pests and disease.

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  • Got well water? Your questions answered by UGA experts

    University of Georgia experts answer common well water questions about testing, maintenance, weather impacts and how to keep your drinking water safe.

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    Entomology
    Aug. 28, 2026

    Are Joro spiders outcompeting Georgiaโ€™s native spiders?

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YAHOO! NEWS

Insect fans are all abuzz about this weekโ€™s pollinator count, which helps the ag industry bloom

MSN

Alfalfa sprouts were linked to E coli and salmonella at the same time โ€” hereโ€™s how thatโ€™s possible

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Are wasps ruining your backyard cookout? Hereโ€™s how to stop them.

USA TODAY

Joro spiders are back. Where you could see the giant invasive species

HUFFPOST

Food safety experts are wary of these 5 items at concession stands

HUNKER

This low-maintenance turfgrass can attract pollinators through September

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    Onions
    Aug. 27, 2026

    The farm that built a market: Growing Georgiaโ€™s signature sweet onion

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    Beneficial Insects and Pollinators
    Aug. 26, 2026

    Small insect with big potential: UGA researchers put black soldier flies to work

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    Hospitality and Food Industry Management
    Aug. 25, 2026

    The Delta Air Lines Foundation advances UGA hospitality program innovation

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    Aug. 21, 2026

    Got well water? Your questions answered by UGA experts

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  • Avocado mantis with folded limbs atop a Roman-style pillar
    Entomology
    Aug. 20, 2026

    UGAโ€™s expanded Insect Zoo turns fear into fascination with 30+ arthropod species

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    Cultivating Curiosity Podcast
    Aug. 19, 2026

    Is your well water safe? UGA expert shares testing and maintenance tips

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Integrative Precision Agriculture

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    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

  • Three students in hard hats stand next to a fiberglass bulldog statue in front of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel
    Hospitality and Food Industry Management
    Aug. 25, 2026

    The Delta Air Lines Foundation advances UGA hospitality program innovation

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  • Alton Brown looks through the flame of a pan on the stove
    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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PROFILES and awards

  • Leadership
    Aug. 13, 2026

    UGA leaders connect research, education and industry to advance agriculture

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    Leadership
    Aug. 7, 2026

    UGA crop genomics pioneer Robin Buell recognized as 2026 SEC Professor of the Year

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    International Programs
    July 13, 2026

    Seven UGA faculty and administrators earn Fulbright awards for 2026-2027

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Emergency Preparedness

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    UGA Extension
    July 10, 2026

    UGA Extension rallies to aid community during historic Georgia fire

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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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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.

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    Commercial Vegetables
    Aug. 5, 2026

    AP 113-07-19

    Does Postharvest Application of Oxalic Acid Improve Fruit Quality and Extend the Postharvest Life of Cucumber?

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    Peppers
    Aug. 5, 2026

    AP 113-07-11

    Evaluation of Specialty Pepper Varieties for Marketable Yield and Fruit Size in Spring 2024

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    Research
    Aug. 5, 2026

    AP 113-07-12

    Funding for the UGA Tifton Vegetable Park Research Farm

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Timely Advice from our Experts

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    Maternity

    C 1349-02

    Food Safety Recommendations for Women During Pregnancy

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  • Urban Agriculture

    C 1075

    Urban Gardening: Assessing Soils for Contamination

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    C 1344-01

    Using Boiling Water Canners

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