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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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New commission? 06/04/09
Town hall-type meetings will be held across the state to give producers a chance to learn more about the proposed ornamental horticulture commission.
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May weather 06/04/09
May in Georgia was very wet. Temperatures were normal to 2 degrees Fahrenheit above normal. There were reports of hail or strong winds somewhere in Georgia on at least 16 days.
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Humongous produce 06/04/09
Growing gigantic award-winning watermelons and pumpkins takes skill, patience and time. Young gardeners across the state are encouraged to plant their seeds now if they plan to win either the annual Georgia 4-H Pumpkin or Watermelon Growing Contest this year.
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Credit care 06/04/09
People are tightening their economic belts these days, and so are banks. The days of limitless credit may be over. However, it’s still a valuable financial tool if managed wisely, says a University of Georgia financial expert.
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New grass 05/28/09
An internationally recognized turfgrass researcher from the University of Georgia has developed a new Bermuda grass that thrives in sun and produces healthy turf in areas with less than half the light normally required for other Bermuda grass.
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Radish oil 05/28/09
Corn and soybeans are excellent crops for use in ethanol and biodiesel production, but chickens, cows and people like to eat the crops, too. University of Georgia engineers are searching for non-food crops that can be used to make alternative fuels.
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Wildlife forages 05/28/09
Imagine waking up to a clear, cool morning, looking out your window and seeing deer or other wildlife feeding on your property. If you want to make it happen, consider growing food plots. Before you do, a University of Georgia expert warns not all crops are created equally for the job of attracting wildlife.
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Farmers markets 05/28/09
“People want to look into the face of the person who grows their food and be able to trace it back and know how it’s grown,” said Louise Estabrook, a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent in Fulton County.
Stephen Welch of Kansas State University discusses the benefits of research collaboration during the Biological Systems Simulation Group meeting held May 11-13 on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Crop predictions 05/21/09 Sharon Dowdy
Top agricultural scientists from across the United States met in Georgia this month to discuss ways to help farmers increase profits, optimize yields, decrease inputs and manage crops based on local weather and soil conditions.
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Grill safety 05/21/09
What is red, white and blue and seen all over America? If you said red, juicy steaks over the flickering blue flames from the white-hot coals of the grill, you are exactly right. No summer would be complete without the sizzle of the grill.