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“To my knowledge, this is the all-time highest funding amount the UGA IPM program has received, which is incredible because this is a highly competitive national grant,” said Ash Sial, coordinator of UGA's integrated pest management program. CAES News
UGA IPM Program ranked outstanding, receives maximum funding
Highly competitive national grant will support UGA IPM team efforts for three years.
Morse CAES News
HFIM scholarship honoring industry leader will carry on his professional legacy
Stephen “Steve” Morse was a trusted and respected economist and educator in the hospitality and tourism industry.
A water rescue crew searches for survivors in Texas after Hurricane Harvey, a devastating Category 4 hurricane that made landfall on Texas and Louisiana in August 2017, causing catastrophic flooding. CAES News
At-risk homeowners may forgo flood insurance
UGA researchers find unrealistic expectations of disaster relief, politics may influence number of insured properties.
The virtual solar seminar will help Georgia landowners navigate the complex world of solar energy options. The pictured solar tracking demonstration project was established at UGA in 2015. CAES News
UGA Extension to offer virtual solar energy seminar to inform rural Georgia landowners
The event, set for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 8, is structured to help residents understand the benefits and possible liabilities of hosting solar panels on their land.
Izzy Burr, a UGA hospitality and food industry management student, works as an intern at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. CAES News
Rebounding hospitality and food industry faces regrowing pains
In an industry hard-hit by the pandemic, a return to normal is welcome, however many businesses are struggling to fill essential positions.
Sean Posey CAES News
Student Profile: Passion for math applied to ag productivity questions
Sean Posey didn’t see how agricultural economics would feed his love of math, but a decade into his grad school journey, he’s using those skills and interests to help improve farming practices in Africa. From information communication technologies to gender roles in information-sharing and incentivization programs that will improve groundnut health, Posey has been focused on improving agricultural practices and public safety for the past four years. At the University of Georgia completing his PhD, Posey is