http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/list Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT Blog for Center of Innovation for Agribusiness http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/85/Ag-Day-Press-Release STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Sonny Perdue GOVERNOR For Immediate Release Contacts: Office of Communications Tuesday, March 16, 2010 ... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/85/Ag-Day-Press-Release info@georgiainnovation.org http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/84/Ag-Awareness-Week-March-15-21 This week is Ag Awareness Week, and the COI for Agribusiness invites you to celebrate with us. Many exciting things are happing this week, including Georgia’s Ag Awareness Day at the Capitol on March 16th. As a part of the national celebr... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/84/Ag-Awareness-Week-March-15-21 info@georgiainnovation.org http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/79/Water-saving-technology-focus-of-new-grant Many ornamental nursery growers test to see if their plants need water by sticking a finger in the soil to see if itâtrade;s dry. Or, they just water them whether they need it or not. University of Georgia horticulturists have found a better way, one th... Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/79/Water-saving-technology-focus-of-new-grant info@georgiainnovation.org http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/73/Smith-wins-GACAA-Friend-of-the-County-Agent-Award The Center of Innovation for Agribusiness’ acting director, Donnie Smith, was recognized on Tuesday for the GACAA (Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents) “Friend of the County Agents” award. Donnie Smith, as Govern... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/73/Smith-wins-GACAA-Friend-of-the-County-Agent-Award info@georgiainnovation.org http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/69/Home-Grown-Entrepreneur-Ramps-Up-Production Lauri Jo Bennett of Lauri Jo’s Southern Style Canning has an outstanding start-up company based in Southwest Georgia that utilizes the best farm-fresh produce around. Her products range from red and green pepper jellies and salsa to her ever... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/69/Home-Grown-Entrepreneur-Ramps-Up-Production info@georgiainnovation.org http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/65/COI-for-Agribusiness-Supports-Poultry-Research- Georgiaâtrade;s Center of Innovation for Agribusiness is exploring numerous research projects that will give Georgia companies a competitive edge. Pending research projects include: new methods for poultry house heating systems and fuels (wood pellets, ... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/65/COI-for-Agribusiness-Supports-Poultry-Research- info@georgiainnovation.org http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/62/Innovation-Crucial-to-Meeting-Global-Food-Demand Innovation is crucial, now more than ever, to meet global food demand in the coming years. Not only must more food be generated, but it is essential to meet those needs in a environmentally responsible way. Creating fast short-term gains in food p... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/62/Innovation-Crucial-to-Meeting-Global-Food-Demand info@georgiainnovation.org http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/60/Vegetable-trucks-taking-the-place-of-ice-cream-trucks Children love to run to the happy jingle of the ice cream truck making its rounds on warm summer nights. In Detroit, a so-called “food desert” where liquor stores outnumber grocery stores 25-1, an innovative new concept is taking root.... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/60/Vegetable-trucks-taking-the-place-of-ice-cream-trucks info@georgiainnovation.org http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/56/New-Vaccines-Manufactured-in-Tobacco-Plants There is now a new vaccine “manufactured” in a tobacco plant using a bioengineered plant virus. Thought Iâtrade;d share that with you. It is an innovative way to quickly keep up with shape-shifting viruses, while also bringing down vaccine p... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/56/New-Vaccines-Manufactured-in-Tobacco-Plants info@georgiainnovation.org http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/57/Ag-Jobs-Shine When making college choices in this economy, consider agriculture. Many parents, students and high school counselors across Georgia are beginning to study which schools, degree programs and careers offer the best opportunities in the marketplac... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://agribusiness.georgiainnovation.org/blog/57/Ag-Jobs-Shine info@georgiainnovation.org