About Merrit Melancon
Authored 58 articles.
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UGA and Georgia Southern to host International Agribusiness Conference and Expo
News, May 20, 2013
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Rock Eagle Lobby Named for Former Representative Bob Smith
News, May 13, 2013
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Fluctuating Weather Patterns Reduces Vidalia Crop Yields
Features, May 07, 2013
While farmers were expecting a banner year for onion yields, a warm January and February followed by a chilly March and April caused widespread cases of seed stem in the 12,000 acres of Vidalia onion fields.
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Flavor of Georgia Finalists Showcase Their Products at Buford Highway Farmers Market
News, April 19, 2013
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Metro-Atlanta Students Learn About the Origins of Pizza at the State Farmers Market May 8 and 9
News, April 18, 2013
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UGA Extension Uses J. Campbell Center for Sustainable Growing Education
News, April 15, 2013
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End of Winter Rains Break Records and Obliterate Drought
News, April 05, 2013
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UGA Researchers Track Down Gene Responsible for Short Stature of Dwarf Pearl Millet
News, April 05, 2013
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UGA Economist Wins International Honor From Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
News, April 04, 2013
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UGA Extension Helps Reinvigorate the History of Agriculture at the Atlanta History Center
News, April 01, 2013
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South Georgia Extension Agent Barentine Wins UGA Public Service Award
News, March 25, 2013
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Finalists Named for 2013 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest
News, March 01, 2013
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UGA Trained Guard Unit Returns Home From Afganistan
News, February 19, 2013
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2013 Ag Forecast: Midwestern Drought and International Demand Will Play Role in This Year's Growing Season
Features, February 04, 2013
Georgia is already one of the world’s top exporters of poultry, timber and nuts, like pecans and peanuts. As Georgia farmers move into the international market, global demand, supply and weather patterns have more of an effect on the way they do business.
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Feeding America Partners With Georgia Farmers to Stock Local Food Banks
News, January 28, 2013
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Oconee UGA Cooperative Extension moves to J. Phil Campbell Sr. Natural Resource Conservation Center
News, January 18, 2013
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UGA to Host Sustainable Farming Basics Workshop Series
News, January 14, 2013
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UGA Researchers Nominated for International Sustainability Award
News, December 19, 2012
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Solar-Powered Well Pumps Helping GA Farmers Protect Cattle, Water Quality
Features, December 18, 2012
University of Georgia researchers are hoping solar-powered wells will help preserve water quality and cattle health on isolated Georgia cattle farms. The system uses solar panels to power an electric well pump that provides water for cattle on isolated pastures. It has been used for the past year in Madison County where a farmer found that less than five hours of sunlight a day was enough to keep water tanks full.
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Local Speakers to Bring International Trade Home at UGA's 2013 Ag Forecast
News, December 17, 2012
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Gabon and Georgia Strike a Deal to Foster Agricultural Development
Features, November 30, 2012
The government of Gabon has tapped Georgia’s agricultural experts to help the central African nation develop a more self-sufficient agricultural system.
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UGA's Southeast Energy Options Conference Features Jimmy Carter and Alternative Energy Experts
News, November 26, 2012
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Georgia International Trade Director to Headline 2013 Ag Forecast Series
Features, November 14, 2012
In recognition of the growing importance of the global marketplace to Georgia producers, Kathe Falls, director of international trade in the Georgia Department of Economic Development, will deliver the keynote address at the 2013 Ag Forecast series. Hosted by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the series will be held Jan. 25 to Feb. 1 in locations across the state.
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2013 Ag Forecast to Focus on Agricultural Exports
News, November 12, 2012
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Uninvited Guests Can Hitch a Ride Inside on Firewood
News, November 08, 2012
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