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  2. Lawton Stewart

Lawton Stewart


Assistant Dean for Extension, Professor โ€“ Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader

Office of the Associate Dean for Extension

Lawton Stewart
Lawton Stewart
Areas of expertiseEducationScholarly works

Areas of expertise

Animal ProductionCrop and Pasture ProductionFood SciencesSoil SciencesMicrobiologyAnimal NutritionAgriculture, Land and Farm Management

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Animal Sciences, General

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – Blacksburg, VA, United States (2006)

Master of Science, Agronomy and Crop Science

University of Florida, FL, United States (2003)

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Animal Sciences, General

University of Georgia, GA, United States (2001)

Scholarly Works

  • Nutritional value of ensiled grocery food waste for cattle., J Anim Sci, (2014).
    Froetschel MA, Ross CL, Stewart RL, Azain MJ, Michot P … 1 more
  • Use of corn gluten feed and dried distillers grains plus solubles as a replacement for soybean meal and corn for supplementation in a corn silage-based stocker system, JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, (2013).
    Segers JR, Stelzleni AM, Pringle TD, Froetschel MA, Ross CL … 1 more
  • Nutritional value of ensiled grocery food waste for cattle, JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, (2014).
    Froetschel MA, Ross CL, Stewart RL, Azain MJ, Michot P … 1 more
  • Use of by-product feeds to decrease feed cost while maintaining performance of developing beef bulls, The Professional Animal Scientist, (2016).
    Lourenco JM, DiLorenzo N, Stelzleni AM, Segers JR, Stewart RL
  • Spatial Distribution of Inorganic Nitrogen in Pastures as Affected by Management, Landscape, and Cattle Locus, JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, (2018).
    Dahal S, Franklin DH, Cabrera ML, Hancock DW, Stewart L … 3 more

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Contact

lawtons@uga.edu 706-542-1060

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111 Connor Hall
147 Cedar Street
Athens, GA 30602

Shipping Address

111 Conner Hall
147 Cedar Street
Athens, GA 30602

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    International Programs
    May 12, 2026

    Where talent meets opportunity: The cross-border network supporting modern agriculture

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    Agricultural Economics
    Jan. 8, 2026

    Registration open for the 2026 Georgia Ag Forecast

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  • Animal and Dairy Science
    Nov. 1, 2023

    UGA Beef Team uses multidisciplinary approach to support industry

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  • Nov. 30, 2015

    Proper Stockmanship School to focus on low-stress cattle handling on Dec. 10 in Athens

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  • Oct. 9, 2014

    UGA researchers search for better grass for grass-fed beef

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  • June 26, 2012

    Researchers find toxic algae to blame for cattle deaths in Gwinnett County

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    Understanding and Improving Forage Quality

    May 11, 2026

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    Selenium in Georgia Soils and Forages: Importance in the Livestock Industry

    April 30, 2026

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    Hurricane Helene Impact Report

    Dec. 5, 2024

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  • Dealing with Pasture, Hay, Feed, and Livestock Losses After Significant Weather Events

    Oct. 4, 2024

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  • Baleage Production and Use

    Aug. 29, 2024

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  • Hay Replacement Rations for Cows and Early Weaned Calves

    June 26, 2024

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