By Lauren Lazaro, UGA Extension Precision Ag Specialist There are two main types of liquid fertilizer applicators: 1. Continuous and 2. Non-continuous or pulsed applicators. These application methods should be calibrated with water before each application to achieve the desired application rate (GPA). Continuous Liquid Fertilizer Applicators When liquid fertilizers are used as the carrier, applicators should be aware that flow rates may differ from those …
The Georgia Precision Poultry Farming Conference, to be held online on May 6, 2026, will bring together researchers, extension specialists, and industry professionals to explore the latest innovations and data‑driven approaches shaping modern poultry production. Hosted by the University of Georgia’s Department of Poultry Science, in collaboration with the Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA) …
By Will Brown (UGA Extension Agent, Appling County), Savannah Tanner (UGA Extension Agent, Emanual County) Jennifer Miller (UGA Extension Agent, Jeff Davis County), and Wesley Porter Now is the time to ensure that your insecticide hoppers on the back of the row units are calibrated. Depending on which crop you are planting the chances are high that you will be applying one of …
IIPA member Kenan Song received the College of Engineering International Collaborative Research Award for the M³X (Materials, Manufacturing & Machine Learning Nexus) International Team, an integrated research collaboration led by Dr. Song in partnership with Qatar University. By integrating environmental, mechanical and biomedical perspectives, M³X demonstrates how international collaboration accelerates innovation and amplifies research impact.
May 6, 2026 – 09:00-15:30 US Eastern Time Coordinator: Lilong Chai, UGA Poultry Science Welcome & Updates 09:00 AM Welcome and Poultry Science Department Update Todd Applegate, Department Head & Distinguished Professor, UGA Poultry Science 09:10 AM Welcome and Georgia Poultry Federation Update Mike Giles, President, Georgia Poultry Federation 09:20 AM UGA Poultry …
By Lauren Lazaro, UGA Extension Precision Ag Specialist Prior to spraying this season, make sure your sprayer is in solid working condition before heading to the field. Start by reviewing the owner’s manual for recommended inspection steps and specifications. Make sure parts and joints are properly lubricated, machine fluids are at the proper level, filters are clean …
