UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

Field Report

  • Stories
    Almanac

    Science in service of humanity and the environment

    Read our annual magazine here

    READ


    Dive into engaging stories that showcase our statewide, national and global impact.

    Check out our written stories here

    LOOK


    Browse curated photo galleries capturing the people, places and programs that bring CAES to life.

    Check out our photo galleries here

    WATCH


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

    Check out our video library here

    LISTEN


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

    Check out our podcast here
  • 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
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Read
  • Look
  • Watch
  • Listen
Subscribe
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Stories
    Almanac

    Science in service of humanity and the environment

    Read our annual magazine here

    READ


    Dive into engaging stories that showcase our statewide, national and global impact.

    Check out our written stories here

    LOOK


    Browse curated photo galleries capturing the people, places and programs that bring CAES to life.

    Check out our photo galleries here

    WATCH


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

    Check out our video library here

    LISTEN


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

    Check out our podcast here
  • 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
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Read
  • Look
  • Watch
  • Listen
Subscribe
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Subscribe
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Featured

  • Georgia 4-H

    Campers create lasting memories of summer at Georgia's 4-H centers

    Five Georgia 4-H centers, stretching from the state’s mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, offer weeklong summer camp adventures every June and July.

    Read more
  • Drought

    Georgia drought guide: How to conserve water and protect your landscape

    Expert tips from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension help save water and build drought-resilient landscapes.

    Read more
  • UGA Grand Farm

    UGA Grand Farm rapidly transforming into Southeast hub for ag tech innovation

    University of Georgia Grand Farm is accelerating research, partnerships and real-world farming solutions.

    Read more
1 / 3

Latest

  • An agricultural drone sits on a robotic platform in the foreground of a recently plowed field.
    Integrative Precision Agriculture
    June 15, 2026

    What is precision agriculture? UGA expert explains drones, AI and the future of ag tech

    Share

    Copied!

In the news

southern living

How to get rid of carpenter bees fast — and keep them from coming back

watl-tv

Georgia researchers warn fireflies face growing threats from development, light pollution

atlanta news first

Space weather could threaten Georgia peanut crop, UGA study finds

morning ag clips

UGA Grand Farm rapidly transforming into Southeast hub for ag tech innovation

the savannah business journal

Elise Zador appointed as director of Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens

jackson progress-argus

Do’s and don’ts of composting: A simple guide for beginners

  • Detailed close-up of cotton growing in the field, with blurred leaves in the foreground.
    Integrative Precision Agriculture
    June 3, 2026

    Researchers aim to grow cotton in living color, no dye required

    Share

    Copied!
  • Students ride camels with a mountainous backdrop
    International Programs
    June 1, 2026

    First-year UGA students build relationships, explore culture through Connect Abroad

    Share

    Copied!
  • Robin Buell and students examine plants in a greenhouse on the UGA Athens campus
    Leadership
    May 28, 2026

    How crop genomics expert Robin Buell earned SEC Professor of the Year

    Share

    Copied!
  • Garden compost system made of wood, with the left side full of scrap and leaves and the right side with fully composted material that is less full after decomposing.
    Composting
    May 27, 2026

    Do’s and don’ts of composting: A simple guide for beginners

    Share

    Copied!
  • Eli McKinney holds a small plant
    Alumni
    May 26, 2026

    Virtual tour: Inside the State Botanical Garden greenhouses with horticulture alum Eli McKinney

    Share

    Copied!
  • 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

    Share

    Copied!
View more of the latest stories

Integrative Precision Agriculture

  • A drone flies against blue skies above crops growing in a field
    Integrative Precision Agriculture
    March 20, 2026

    Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture awards 6 new seed grants

    Share

    Copied!
  • Daniel Jackson, research coordinator at the Agricultural and Environmental Services Lab, holds an onion and smiles in front of a diagram showing sulfur metabolism in onions.
    Integrative Precision Agriculture
    Feb. 23, 2026

    From lab to market: UGA startups pitch to investors

    Share

    Copied!
  • Three people converse in front of a large drone at UGA Grand Farm in Perry, Georgia
    Integrative Precision Agriculture
    Feb. 13, 2026

    UGA Grand Farm connects a vital industry with groundbreaking research in Perry, Georgia

    Share

    Copied!
Read more stories of agricultural innovation

HOSPITALITY AND FOOD INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT

  • Hospitality and Food Industry Management
    April 11, 2025

    UGA Career Caravan takes students to Delta and IHG

    Share

    Copied!
  • Cultivating Curiosity Podcast
    Aug. 14, 2023

    Exploring the travel and tourism ecosystem with UGA’s Hospitality Program

    Share

    Copied!
Read more stories of UGA hospitality in action

PROFILES and awards

  • (L-R) Crop and Soil Sciences professor Robin Buell and graduate student Leah Toney discuss plant genetics in a greenhouse.
    Leadership
    March 24, 2026

    C. Robin Buell named 2026 SEC Professor of the Year

    Share

    Copied!
  • A photo shows Michael Dirr and Robert McLendon, the 2026 inductees to the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame
    Profiles, Awards and Leadership
    March 23, 2026

    Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame inducts leaders in farming, finance and horticultural science

    Share

    Copied!
  • Two men smile while holding an award together. One wears a red striped shirt, the other a navy shirt. A stone wall is in the background.
    Research and Education Centers (RECs)
    March 18, 2026

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

    Share

    Copied!
Read more stories about CAES leadership

Emergency Preparedness

  • Agricultural and Applied Economics
    Jan. 21, 2025

    Fighting fire with fire: How prescribed burns can help mitigate wildfire risks

    Share

    Copied!
  • Emergency Preparedness
    Dec. 19, 2024

    UGA Extension supports resilience in Georgia farm communities after Hurricane Helene

    Share

    Copied!
  • Agricultural and Applied Economics
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Hurricane Helene: Preliminary damage assessment on Georgia agriculture and forestry industry

    Share

    Copied!
See resources to help you stay prepared in case of emergencies

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.

  • Mother and daughter meditating together on yoga mat
    Maternity
    June 15, 2026

    C 1349-03

    Adequate Weight Gain, Energy, and Physical Activity in Pregnancy

    Share

    Copied!
  • pine trees lit by a warm glowing low-angle sun are reflected on the surface of a lake
    Water
    June 10, 2026

    TP 121

    Understanding How Data Centers Impact Surface and Ground Waters

    Share

    Copied!
  • Integrative Precision Agriculture
    June 9, 2026

    B 1594

    ​​Agribots: Autonomous Ground Robots for Specialty Crops​ 

    Share

    Copied!
Explore science-backed how-to resources written and reviewed by experts

Timely Advice from our Experts

  • A woman washes her hands with soapy water in a bright white kitchen
    Maternity

    C 1349-02

    Food Safety Recommendations for Women During Pregnancy

    Share

    Copied!
  • Emergency Preparedness

    B 1585-01

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

    Share

    Copied!
  • a sprinkler head sprays water over colorful flowers in a flowerbed
    Irrigation

    B 894

    Irrigation for Lawns and Gardens

    Share

    Copied!
Explore expert resources on seasonal and timely topics

About CAES

CAES Home

Overview

History

Administration

Jobs

Personnel Directory

Privacy Policy

Accessibility Policy

AI Guidelines

Affiliations

UGA Cooperative Extension

Tifton Campus

Griffin Campus

University of Georgia
  • Schools and Colleges
  • Directory
  • MyUGA
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Copyright and Trademarks
  • UGA Privacy Policy
  • Report an Accessibility Barrier
  • Submit a Student Complaint
#UGA on
© University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
706‑542‑3000