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One of Africa’s most popular farming shows, the Shamba Shape-Up, featured PMIL Collaborator David Kalule Okello, speaking about seed selection in April of 2014. Fast forward to 23:01 to begin David’s portion. He was also featured in February of 2014 in Paul Ndiho’s blog: “Ugandan Groundnut Farmers Cashing In On Improved New Varieties.”
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PMIL supported student Yaa Asantewaa Kafui Klu completed her doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science from the University of Georgia in August. Yaa’s PhD studies were funded by PMIL, and the former PCRSP. As is required of USAID funded students, she has returned to her home country to work for the next two years.…
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STATEMENT FROM USAID ADMINISTRATOR RAJIV SHAH ON NEW CHIEF SCIENTIST FOR FOOD SECURITY Thursday, August 28, 2014 “I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Bertram, an agriculture expert with nearly 30 years of experience at USAID, has been named Chief Scientist in the agency’s Bureau for Food Security. In this new position, Rob…
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Having identified the need for a set of robust mycotoxin sampling and detection protocols, PMIL Assistant Director Jamie Rhoads is currently leading the drafting of recommended procedures. Input or suggestions are welcome at this time. Contact him at the Peanut & Mycotoxin Innovation Lab at the University of Georgia.
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July 27th –August 2nd, PMIL hosted over 35 national and international project partners for an intensive whirlwind of meetings and informational tours from Athens, to Eatonton, to Tifton, Georgia USA. The goal of the gathering was bringing together PMIL Lead Scientists, Collaborators and External Advisory Panel members to discuss research progress, plan upcoming activities, and…
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The Peanut and Mycotoxin Innovation Lab was the recent focus of a segment on the Georgia Farm Monitor Show. The segment titled, “Innovation Lab For Peanuts Helps Producers In Developing Countries,” is an overview of the program, featuring interviews with PMIL’s Director Dave Hoisington and and Assistant Director Jamie Rhoads as well as photos by…
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We are pleased to announce that James (Jamie) Rhoads has officially joined as the Assistant Director of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Peanut Productivity & Mycotoxin Control (PMIL). Jamie’s extensive experience all along the peanut value chain in Haiti will help provide guidance to the overall PMIL portfolio.
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