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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Gardening In Georgia
Learn the ups and downs of trees and the ins and outs of bulbs on “Gardening in Georgia” Oct. 3.
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'Gardening in Georgia'
From root to petal, the Sept. 26 episode of “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” takes viewers through the beauty of fall.
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Ban rodents
Fall is near. Leaves are turning colors. Squirrels are storing nuts, and mice and rats are looking for the best way to get into your home for the winter.
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Car seats
“Car crashes remain the No. 1 killer of America’s children between the ages of 2 and 14,” said Andrew Turnage, public information coordinator with the Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute.
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Get rid of rats
As the seasons shift and people spend more time indoors, so do rodents. A University of Georgia wildlife specialist says you can rid your home of those uninvited winter guests.
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August weather
Rainfall across east Georgia was below normal in August. However, the coastal area received heavy flooding. West Georgia received above normal rainfall, too.
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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Flu season
Georgia and Alaska are the only two states currently having widespread flu outbreaks, particularly the H1N1 bug, according a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Soil covered spade laying in compost pile CAES News
Tool storage
Home gardeners who don’t plan to plant fall crops should pack away their tools for the winter, says a University of Georgia gardening expert.
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Money matters
Teaching kids the value of money can be harder than getting them to clean their rooms or eat their vegetables. But the knowledge will save them a lifetime of trouble.