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Irrigation system working in a field. CAES News
Farm-water forecast
A recent University of Georgia report shows that Georgia farmers will need 20 percent more water to grow their crops in the next four decades. They’ll need it to meet increased food demand and to compete globally.
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Bioenergy Conference
No single renewable energy source, such as biofuel, solar or wind, will break the country’s massive dependence on foreign oil.
Bright sunshine. CAES News
Heat wave
A Georgia summer can have periods of consecutive days with temperatures hovering around 100 degrees. These abnormally hot conditions, or heat waves, are dangerous.
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Reuse your water
“Most of our water demand could be supplied by harvested rainwater,” said Frank Henning, a former watershed agent with UGA Cooperative Extension. “It would be a win-win-win development. Rainwater harvesting can improve water conservation, reduce storm water problems and reduce the need to construct expensive reservoirs.”
Cracked Georgia clay signals lack of rain. CAES News
Drought de jau vu
Due to an abnormally dry January and February, drought conditions have returned to much of Georgia. And it could get worse.
Augusta, Columbus and Savannah all broke their all-time December precipitation records. CAES News
Volunteer rain collectors
Georgia weather experts need precise, timely information on the amount of rain and when it falls across the state. With good access to the Web and rain gauges in hand, citizens can help.
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Drought Subdued
Generous rainfall since the middle of June has reduced the most severe aspects of the current drought. Parts of Georgia, however, still have drought conditions. While top soil moisture is adequate for current needs, soil moisture reserves remain minimal.