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    Science in service of humanity and the environment

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

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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.

    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
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  • Cultivating Curiosity Podcast

    Ready, set, grow: Quick expert tips to get your garden ready

    Get expert tips on soil prep, plant selection, watering and pest control with University of Georgia horticulture specialist Heather Kirk Ballard.

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  • Research

    CAES faculty recognized among UGA’s top research award winners

    On April 2, the University of Georgia will honor four College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty for their research in PFAS cleanup, turfgrass breeding, food innovation and ant genetics, highlighting real-world impact.

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  • Food Science and Technology

    Papa Mountain wins 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product contest grand prize

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  • Papa Mountain won the grand prize at the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls. The winner and his son are pictured on stage with CAES Dean and Director Nick T. Place.
    Food Science and Technology
    March 30, 2026

    Papa Mountain wins 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product contest grand prize

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North Dakota to lead nation in federal ag tech research initiative

SOUTHERN LIVING

How 1 Southern university is helping M&M’s keep their peanuts fresher longer

SOUTHERN LIVING

Does a cold winter really mean fewer bugs in spring? Here’s what experts say

YAHOO! NEWS

Georgia entrepreneur’s Papa Mountain bread rolls win top food awards

WALB

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11ALIVE

Georgians urged to spot yellow-legged hornets early

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    UGA Extension
    Jan. 20, 2026

    UGA honored with national Carnegie classification for community engagement

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  • Two beekeepers in white protective suits inspect a honeycomb frame above an open hive in a wooded backyard apiary, with smoke drifting from a smoker to calm the bees.
    Bees
    Jan. 16, 2026

    A beginner’s guide to successful beekeeping

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  • John Ruter stands among red blooms in a greenhouse setting
    Industry
    Jan. 15, 2026

    Ruter, Yan named National Academy of Inventors Fellows

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  • CAES Dean Nick Place speaks at the podium during the UGA Grand Farm groundbreaking ceremony in Perry, Georgia.
    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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  • Illustration shows a person in a hazmat suit holding a spray bottle labeled “radon,” with green gas spreading across the image and the words “Radon Kills Silently” in large lettering; a warning symbol appears in the corner, and the figure’s lungs are shown to illustrate health impacts.
    Radon
    Jan. 12, 2026

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

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Integrative Precision Agriculture

  • Integrative Precision Agriculture
    May 25, 2023

    Inaugural integrative precision agriculture conference aims to address industry needs

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  • Integrative Precision Agriculture
    May 18, 2023

    UGA awarded $4 million to design farm of the future

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    Cultivating Curiosity Podcast
    May 8, 2023

    Minisode: International Conference for Integrative Precision Agriculture

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HOSPITALITY AND FOOD INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT

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PROFILES and awards

  • Dec. 20, 2023

    Peanut agronomist R. Scott Tubbs helps Georgia producers maximize yield

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  • Nov. 20, 2023

    Ty Brooks fosters community engagement as UGArden director

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  • Will Harris
    Aug. 28, 2023

    A bold plan

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Emergency Preparedness

  • March 26, 2020

    UGA experts offer solid advice on how to stay healthy in the house

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  • March 26, 2020

    UGA food safety expert: takeout is a low-risk option

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  • March 24, 2020

    Cotton prices may suffer during pandemic

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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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    July 17, 2025

    AP 119-7

    2026 Southeast Regional Strawberry Guide Focused on Plasticulture Production

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    Food Safety
    March 18, 2026

    C 1321-SP

    El embarazo y la higiene alimentaria: 4 pasos básicos para proteger a la madre y al bebé de las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos

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  • Nutrition
    March 18, 2026

    C 1349-01-SP

    Recomendaciones nutricionales para mujeres embarazadas

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Timely Advice from our Experts

  • Gardening

    C 943

    Vegetable Garden Calendar

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    C 896

    Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots

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    Irrigation

    B 894

    Irrigation for Lawns and Gardens

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