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There were almost 800,000 acres of peanuts grown in Georgia in 2015. CAES News
2016 Ag Forecast 01/26/16 Sharon Dowdy, Clint Thompson
Georgia’s economy will be on the rise in 2016, fueled by population growth, resurgence of the housing market and major projects across the state, including two new professional sports stadiums planned for metro Atlanta. Georgians can also expect to continue to pay less for a gallon of milk, and for meat producers, exports look encouraging for beef and pork.
The Georgia Peanut Farm Show was held at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center on Thursday, Jan. 21. CAES News
Peanut Farm Show 01/21/16 Clint Thompson
This year’s peanut yields in Georgia was among the state’s highest, but University of Georgia peanut agronomist Scott Monfort fears that next year’s crop will be vulnerable to increased disease pressure.
The 2016 Ag Forecast sessions will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Carroll County Ag Center in Carrollton; Friday, Jan. 22, at Unicoi State Park in Cleveland; Monday, Jan. 25, at the Cloud Livestock Facility in Bainbridge; Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton; Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Blueberry Warehouse in Alma; and Friday, Jan. 29, at the Georgia Farm Bureau Building in Macon. CAES News
Jan. 22 Ag Forecast Canceled 01/21/16 Merritt Melancon
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ Georgia Ag Forecast seminar at Unicoi State Park has been canceled due to potentially hazardous winter weather in White County and north Georgia.
Lew Hunnicutt, assistant provost and campus director at the University of Georgia Griffin Campus. CAES News
Griffin Leader 01/20/16 Sharon Dowdy
Growing up in Texas, Lew Hunnicutt always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and being a cowboy. But, thanks to his grandmother’s encouragement, he enrolled in college and eventually earned a bachelor's degree, three master's degrees and one doctorate. He will continue to spend time in academia now as the new assistant provost and campus director of the University of Georgia Griffin Campus.
This is a file photo of a center pivot irrigation system being used. CAES News
Irrigation Scheduling 01/20/16 Clint Thompson
To better conserve water, as well as abide by federal regulations regarding the use of irrigation, a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension expert encourages Georgia farmers to develop an irrigation scheduling strategy.
Known to many as the “dean of the poultry industry,” Abbit Massey became the executive director of the Georgia Poultry Federation in 1960. He served in this role until 2009 when he became president emeritus. Prior to his work in the poultry industry, he was head of the Georgia Department of Commerce, now Economic Development, where he created the tourist division and built the first welcome station. His numerous honors and awards include winning the inaugural Medallion of Honor for Service to the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. CAES News
President's Medal 01/20/16 Stephanie Schupska
The University of Georgia will bestow one of its highest honors on two influential Georgians this year as it presents the UGA President’s Medal to Francis “Abit” Massey and the family of the late Jane Seddon Willson during Founders Day activities on Jan. 27.  
Presented by the UGA Women's Leadership Initiative and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the inaugural Southern Region Women's Agricultural Leadership Summit is scheduled for Feb. 8 at the UGA Hotel and Conference Center. U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will deliver the keynote address. CAES News
Women in Ag 01/20/16 Camie Williams
The University of Georgia will host delegates from 13 states during a summit that will shape national policies and programs related to gender equity and leadership development in agriculture.
Johnsongrass, known scientifically as Sorghum halepense, grows happily in a field it invaded. The weed continues to cause millions of dollars in lost agricultural revenue each year. CAES News
Combatting Johnsongrass 01/20/16 James Hataway
A team of researchers led by faculty at the University of Georgia have received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to find new ways of combating Johnsongrass, one of the most widespread and troublesome agricultural weeds in the world.
Supermarket beef case at Buford Farmers Market CAES News
Federal dietary guidelines 01/14/16 Cal Powell
While early reaction to the new dietary guidelines released by the federal government on Thursday focused on new warnings about added sugar, sodium and meat, a University of Georgia expert noted the report is largely consistent with previous versions.