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Month: May 2025

Ranger Nick: Inside UGA’s Precision Agriculture Innovation

Ranger Nick explores the cutting-edge world of precision agriculture at the University of Georgia’s Tifton Campus. From variable rate irrigation systems to advanced fertilizer application using reflectance sensors and soil conductivity mapping, this episode dives deep into how UGA is revolutionizing farming efficiency and sustainability. Watch the video

What are the Requirements to Apply for and Acquire all Necessary Licensing to be a Commercial Spray Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot 

By Chance Warren, Sarah Beth Thompson, and Wesley Porter  There is both an increased desire and an uptick in utilizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the purpose of spraying or spreading materials in an agricultural setting. However, a few steps must be taken first to ensure each pilot/applicator has all the necessary paperwork to conduct …

Sprayer Calibration

By Luke Fuhrer, Cliff Collins, Sarah Beth Thompson, Glen Rains, and Wesley Porter Spraying is an important pre- and in-season operation that can either make or break a crop. This operation can be costly if done correctly, and very costly if done incorrectly. The cost can be attributed to a monetary cost of chemical and …

Safety Considerations When Working Around Pivots and Pumping Systems

By: David Hall, Phillip Edwards, Jason Mallard, Sarah Beth Thompson, Wesley Porter It’s That Time of Year If you have not already started up your irrigation system, you will be doing so very soon. If you have not operated your system since last season, now is the time to be very careful as you go …

Successful 2025 Georgia Precision Poultry Farming Conference

UGA poultry science & extension team just held a successful 2025 Georgia Precision Poultry Farming Conference virtually on May 6, 2025. Ten invited speakers and five panelists shared the latest research, education, and industry implementation/need of precision poultry farming technologies. This year’s conference had about 350 registrations from 30+ countries. The event received grateful support from …

Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference 2025 Grad Poster Competition Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2nd Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference Graduate Student Poster Competition. The event took place in Perry, Georgia on May 1 and 2. M.S. 1stPlace: Madelyn Willis, Crop and Soil Sciences (Matt Levi) 2ndPlace (tie): Anish Bhattarai, Crop and Soil Sciences (Leo Bastos) and Taranjeet Sodhi, Agricultural Engineering (Glen Rains) Ph.D. …

Are You Sure Your Pivot is Operating at Peak Efficiency?

By: Phillip Edwards, Daniel Lyon, David Hall, Jason Mallard, Sarah Beth Thompson, Wesley Porter Pivot Uniformity The importance of proper pivot uniformity cannot and should not be taken lightly. Over or underwatering your crop can happen due to a multitude of possible inefficiencies. These inefficiencies can cost you money and yield. In most cases you …

UGA Grand Farm Breaks Ground in Perry, Georgia

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and North Dakota-based Grand Farm came together Friday to break ground on the University of Georgia Grand Farm, an agriculture innovation partnership in Perry, Georgia.