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Bees
A beginner’s guide to successful beekeeping
New to beekeeping? Learn how to start strong with expert advice on hives, bees, mite control and seasonal care from the University of Georgia.
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Industry
Ruter, Yan named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
University of Georgia professors John Ruter and Yajun Yan have been elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, bringing UGA’s total to 19 faculty members who have received this honor since 2012.
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Leadership
UGA sets another record with $654M in R&D expenditures in FY25
For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Georgia set a research and development record with $654 million in related expenditures during fiscal year 2025, representing a 4.1% increase over the previous year.
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Cultivating Curiosity Podcast

Jan. 21, 2026

The invisible risk: Why radon deserves your attention
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COUNTRY LIVING

The best ice melt options for your home — and how to use them safely

11 ALIVE

Why you should water your plants before it freezes

WABE

New UGA research finds a warmer world may mean a sicker world for monarch butterflies

GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT

John Ruter named National Academy of Inventors fellow

VEGETABLE GROWERS NEWS

Agritourism to value-added: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference

FARM MONITOR

Growing Georgia’s grape industry: UGA Extension helps vineyards thrive

UGA Extension

Jan. 20, 2026

UGA honored with national Carnegie classification for community engagement
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Bees

Jan. 16, 2026

A beginner’s guide to successful beekeeping
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Industry

Jan. 15, 2026

Ruter, Yan named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
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Leadership

Jan. 14, 2026

UGA sets another record with $654M in R&D expenditures in FY25
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Industry

Jan. 13, 2026

Building bridges between academia and industry
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Radon

Jan. 12, 2026

The invisible threat beneath our feet: UGA Extension ramps up radon awareness
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

Industry

Nov. 18, 2025

CAES director of industry partnerships aims to strengthen agricultural advancement and student success
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

Nov. 17, 2025

Creating an Extension-driven vision for smarter farming
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

Oct. 15, 2025

UGA’s Precision Horticulture Lab: Transforming farm operations with drone technology
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PROFILES and awards

Industry

Jan. 15, 2026

Ruter, Yan named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
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Leadership

Jan. 9, 2026

UGA selects faculty, campus leaders for Advanced Leader Program
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Leadership

Jan. 2, 2026

Global leaders in agricultural and environmental sciences
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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.

Beneficial Insects and Pollinators

Jan. 8, 2026

B 1591

Southeastern Blueberry Bee: Georgia Native Blueberry Pollinator
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Composting

Jan. 6, 2026

C 1365-01

Composting Basics and Considerations for Growers and Landscapers
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Commercial Vegetables

Dec. 18, 2025

B 1592

Vegetable Crop Needs Assessment Survey in Georgia and Concept Mapping to Improve Breeding Programs
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Radon

C 1296

Safe at Home: Preventing Lung Cancer by Reducing Radon in the Home
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Emergency Preparedness

B 1428-1

Home Emergency Preparedness Checklist
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Landscaping

C 872

Winter Protection of Ornamental Plants
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