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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Wasp warning 05/14/09
Now is the time to knock down wasp nests around your home before babies hatch and become a problem later this summer, says a University of Georgia entomologist.
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Gummy stem problem 05/14/09
Watermelon farmers fear gummy stem blight more than any other disease. To develop better ways to manage it, University of Georgia plant pathologists are leading a regional effort to pinpoint its origins.
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Summer Snacks 05/14/09
Summer is the season for swimsuits and snacky treats. But to stay feeling and looking good, remember to watch what you eat, says a University of Georgia nutritionist.
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Mini myrtles 05/14/09
Crape myrtles have long graced Southern landscapes as trees. Now gardeners can enjoy their hardy qualities in their smaller cousins. Miniature myrtles can be grown as shrubs, groundcovers or even hanging basket plants.
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Royal honored 05/13/09
During graduation ceremonies for the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences May 9, State Representative Richard Royal received the college’s highest honor: the Medallion of Honor for Service.
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Financial advice 05/08/09
Many economic experts say the United States is in the midst of the greatest recession the nation has faced since the Great Depression. American families are affected directly by this crisis through job losses, home foreclosures and rising fuel and food costs.
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Going greener 05/07/09
“The thing that amazed growers around the country most was showing them how something as simple as changing out their light bulbs could save them so much money,” said Paul Thomas, a UGA Cooperative Extension horticulturalist.
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Archway honor 05/07/09
The University of Georgia was recently awarded the 2009 Outreach Scholarship W.K. Kellogg Foundation Engagement Award for its Archway Partnership program. By receiving the award, the Archway Partnership is one of four regional programs invited to compete for the national 2009 C. Peter Magrath University Community Engagement Award.
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Mosquito control 05/07/09
Georgia’s drought kept mosquitoes, to a point, at bay. But an abundance of rain and warm weather has sparked dormant eggs to hatch. By the millions, adult mosquitoes are descending on Georgians all across the state.
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April weather 05/06/09
April hit Georgia with almost every weather punch, including floods, hail, high winds, tornadoes and even two earthquakes.