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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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Peanuts
Wild peanut genetics drive $6M effort to protect crops in Africa and the U.S.
University of Georgia peanut researchers secure over $6 million to use wild genetics to breed disease-resistant peanuts for Africa and the Southeastern U.S., strengthening crop resilience.
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Entrepreneurship
30 finalists advance in 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product contest
The Savor the State: A Flavor of Georgia Tasting Experience is once again taking place in Athens, where judges will taste their way through an array of Georgia delicacies.
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Beneficial Insects and Pollinators

March 10, 2026

CAES scientist studies Earth’s oldest pollination systems
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PARADE

Bed bugs are all over this popular spring break destination

SOUTHERN LIVING

How to get rid of june bugs before they ruin your lawn

SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS

Georgia’s severe drought fuels wildfires. What’s causing it?

THE VALDOSTA DAILY TIMES

Farm Stress Summit focuses on mental health challenges among Ga. farmers

MORNING AG CLIPS

Parrott, Rhodes named 2026 University Professors

UATL

Rooted in resilience: Black Georgia farmers talk land and legacy

Peanuts

March 9, 2026

Wild peanut genetics drive $6M effort to protect crops in Africa and the U.S.
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Entrepreneurship

March 5, 2026

30 finalists advance in 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product contest
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Georgia 4-H

March 4, 2026

4-H Day at the Capitol connects Georgia youth with elected leaders, legislative process
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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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Staff

Feb. 25, 2026

Scientific illustration merges creativity with precision
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

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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Integrative Precision Agriculture

Feb. 2, 2026

UGA students connect agriculture and clean energy
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HOSPITALITY AND FOOD INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT

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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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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Leadership

Feb. 24, 2026

Parrott, Rhodes named 2026 University Professors
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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.

Fermenting

March 2, 2026

C 1362-SP

Kimchi Casero: Guía Científica Para una Fermentación Segura
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Commercial Vegetables

March 1, 2026

B 1587

Vegetable Insect Management in Georgia
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Agricultural Economics

Feb. 13, 2026

AP 130-4-05

2026 Peanut Outlook and Market Situation
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C 896

Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots
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C 943

Vegetable Garden Calendar
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Irrigation

B 894

Irrigation for Lawns and Gardens
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