University of Georgia
UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Grains
Menu
Close
Search

News Stories - Page 483

News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

CAES News
Managing land, wildlife 08/27/09
Landowners, farmers or sportsmen who want to increase the value and benefits of the land they own, manage or hunt should attend the 2009 Agroforestry and Wildlife Field Day Sept.17 at the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga.
CAES News
Food prices 08/27/09
A year ago, food prices were at record highs. Now, many products have hit rock bottom. Decreases in fuel prices and ethanol demand have impacted the consumer market for milk and meats.
CAES News
Cotton, peanut field day 08/27/09
Anyone who wants to see firsthand the latest cotton and peanut research conducted by University of Georgia scientists should attend the annual UGA Cotton and Peanut Field Day Sept. 9 in Tifton, Ga.
CAES News
Roots, shoots, trees 08/27/09
Gardeners often get dirt under their fingernails. On “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” Sept. 5, Reeves gets mud up to his armpits. Tune in to find out how on Georgia Public Broadcasting stations Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
CAES News
Living fossil 08/27/09
Homeowners may soon be able to own a miniature version of a living fossil thanks to a University of Georgia horticulturist and his research team of high school students.
CAES News
Help wanted 08/25/09
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 marketplace and society. Agriculture is not only first alphabetically on many lists but also is at the top of the heap of good opportunity.
CAES News
Landscape for Wildlife 08/20/09
It seems a little strange writing a landscaping article about attracting wildlife. I’ve spent much of my career telling folks how to keep critters out of their landscape.
CAES News
Webworms 08/20/09
Spiders aren’t the only web-weavers. Fall webworms weave webs, too. Their webs, spun in shade trees and ornamentals, leave plants defoliated and landscapes unsightly.
CAES News
Free gardening advice 08/20/09
If you’re looking for reliable, up-to-date, free information about how to prune your plants, or how to plant shade, apple or pecan trees, or how to protect your plants this winter, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension likely has a publication that will answer all of your questions.
CAES News
Ant control 08/20/09
Fire ants can ruin picnics and football games year-round. Treating fire ant colonies in the fall can help edge out future colonies, lessening the likelihood they’ll steal your chips or nip at your toes.