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UGA students plan Horse Owner's Seminar
The University of Georgia student chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners will host its annual Horse Owner’s Seminar on Aug. 10.
Although there is no one-size-fits-all rule to rotational grazing management, to provide forage rest and recovery and improve grazing efficiency, the first step is to get cattle moving. CAES News
Spring conditions ideal for deadly fungus in forage fescue
Cattle producers should watch their herds for signs of fescue toxicosis. Conditions this spring are ideal for the deadly fungus that attacks tall fescue, the predominant forage crop in much of the United States. Forage management is key to prevention.
The bermudagrass stem maggot is having a major impact on forage production. CAES News
Forage pest having major impact
A new invasive pest is having a major impact on bermudagrass hay production in south Georgia.
Metro-Atlanta students will soon have an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the hottest, most popular foods on the market today — pizza. CAES News
Metro-Atlanta students learn about the origins of pizza at the State Farmers Market May 8 and 9
Metro-Atlanta students will soon have an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the hottest, most popular foods on the market today — pizza.
The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo runs April 18-20 in Athens. The 2013 rodeo features a whole host of new children's activities. CAES News
Rodeo time: UGA students bring three nights of steer roping and bull riding to Athens
The University of Georgia’s Block and Bridle Club is gearing up for the 39th annual Great Southland Stampede Rodeo, which will roll into Athens April 18-20 at the UGA Livestock Instructional Arena, 2600 South Milledge Ave.
UGA Cooperative Extension Specialists helped the Atlanta History Center to create an 1860s farmstead in the heart of Atlanta. CAES News
UGA Extension helps reinvigorate the history of agriculture at the Atlanta History Center
In the 1860s, farming was second nature to Georgians. The skills passed down from father to son and mother to daughter made life possible. But when the Atlanta History Center needed to learn a lifetime’s worth of historical farming skills to implement on the 1860s Smith Family Farm, they looked to the University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension experts.