Finalizing Corn Irrigation
By Ross Greene, Tyler Poythress, Sarah Beth Thompson, Wesley Porter If you have not already reached irrigation termination on corn, it is almost that time for considering finalizing corn irrigation. The official irrigation termination for corn is black layer. This post will offer a few images on what to look for, how current conditions are affecting the dry-down process, and a current study at SIRP focusing on corn irrigation and nitrogen management. …
Peak Water Demand for Cotton
By Sarah Beth Thompson, Bailey Ellison, Wesley Porter Last week, Mr. Ross Greene updated the blog on peanut water demand increasing, and this week we wanted to provide a closer look into cotton as water requirements increase. Based on early to late season planting date ranges, cotton water usage has already started or will start to increase soon. Below we have highlighted a few select planting …
UGA IIPA Professor Selected for Fulbright Specialist Award to Advance Vertical Farming in Brazil
Watch Dr. Ferrarezi’s YouTube Short about his Fulbright experience. Dr. Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi, Professor of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Crop Physiology and Production in the Department of Horticulture at UGA, and a Plant Center and IIPA member, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialist Program award to complete an agricultural exchange project at …
Rhuanito Ferrarezi Named 2026-2027 Aspire Fellows Cohort
UGA HORT / Plant Center / IIPA member Dr. Rhuanito Ferrarezi has been named to the 2026-2027 Aspire Fellows cohort. The Fellows represent a diverse cross-section of the university, encompassing six distinct schools and colleges, including the IIPA, the UGA Libraries, and the Center for Applied Isotope Studies. Established in 2017, the Aspire Fellows program …
Red, White and Blueberry Jam
From developing improved blueberry varieties to preserving the harvest at home, University of Georgia experts share the science behind blueberries and a flavorful blueberry-spice jam recipe.
Peak Water Demand for Peanuts Has Arrived
By Ross Greene, UGA Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Candler and Evans Counties, Wesley M. Porter, Extension Precision Ag and Irrigation Specialist, and Sarah Beth Thompson Editor’s Note: This article updates a July 2025 blog post, “Don’t Let Peanuts Get Dry in July” and a UGA Extension resource, “Mid-Season Irrigation Tips for July Peanuts, …
