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A cucumber vine grows in a backyard garden in Butts County, Ga. CAES News
Perfect for diseases 07/31/13 Elizabeth L. Little
Summer is a great time for fresh local produce, but Georgia summers can present many challenges for gardeners trying to keep crops healthy and alive. This is especially true for tomatoes and cucurbits.
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Septic tank problems 07/25/13 Frank M. Watson
Recent rains left some homeowners tackling septic tank problems. Saturated soils aren’t able to take up additional water from drainfield lines.
Rows of cotton at a farm on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in 2013. CAES News
Rain soaking cotton fields 07/24/13 Clint Thompson
The deluge of rainfall this summer made a splash with some cotton farmers but created a tidal wave of challenges that some growers are still fighting.
Brown patch disease in fescue. CAES News
Brown patches 07/17/13 Paul Pugliese
If doughnut-shaped rings of dead grass are popping up in your lawn, it may be because the recent onslaught of rain created ideal conditions for brown patch disease.
Blue Suede blueberries CAES News
Bountiful berries 07/15/13 Erica P. Techo
In the wake of a cold spring and more than 35 inches of rain, Georgia’s blueberry crop has prevailed. This year’s crop did not see any problems with bugs or birds, and the excess rainfall did not negatively affect the crop.
Augusta, Columbus and Savannah all broke their all-time December precipitation records. CAES News
Rainfall recovery 07/11/13 Judy Ashley
The recent abundance of rainfall may have you ready to build an ark. When it comes to the soggy soils and boggy beds in your landscape, a few tips from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts will help your plants recuperate.
Katherine Stevenson, a plant pathologist, has been part of the University of Georgia since 1992. CAES News
Fungicide resistance 07/10/13 Clint Thompson
Gummy stem blight can be a tough foe for watermelon farmers to tackle. With the ability to cause lesions on leaves and turn stems into gooey mush, the plant disease can cripple watermelon production.
Shelbie Jordan, a Grady County 4-H student, tries to keep a bubble afloat on Tuesday at the Stripling Irrigation Research Park. CAES News
4-H20 camp 07/10/13 Clint Thompson
Water and 4-H make for a good team. Together, they’re making a splash this week as children are educated and entertained about water’s role in everyday life at the sixth annual 4-H2O camp.
Tim Coolong will start July 1 at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Tifton campus. CAES News
Coolong to start July 1 06/27/13 Clint Thompson
Tim Coolong has a passion for studying vegetable production. The University of Georgia is an attractive destination for renowned scientists. Together, they are a match made in agricultural heaven.