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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Animal doctor 10/02/08
Dogs, cats and pocket pets like hamsters, gerbils and lizards aren’t the only animals that get sick and need a trip to the veterinarian. Cows, pigs and other livestock do, too. But the number of food animal veterinarians in the U.S. is rapidly declining.
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Gardening In Georgia 10/02/08
A wheel barrow and shovel are useful garden tools, but not when you have to move 15 20-foot trees. That’s when you hire a tree spade operator to bring a specialized machine to do the work. Find out more on this week's "Gardening in Georgia."
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Drought deepens 10/01/08
Tropical Storm Fay brought beneficial rain to Georgia in late August. But a very dry September has led to the return of low stream flows across the state and worsened drought conditions.
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Know wild mushrooms 09/25/08
Mushrooms are popping up as a result of the rainfall brought to the state by recent tropical storms. Many look just like the ones in grocery stores, but a University of Georgia expert warns they may not be safe to eat.
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Enrollment record 09/25/08
This fall, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences welcomed the largest student body in its history, said J. Scott Angle, CAES dean and director.
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Tax holiday 09/24/08
Georgians will be able to purchase certain water- and energy-saving products without paying sales tax during the tax-free holiday Oct. 2 through Oct. 5.
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Concrete jungle 09/18/08
Each day, more of Georgia gets covered in concrete. This development affects traffic and eats up agricultural land. Now, in North Georgia especially, it’s affecting the water system, says a University of Georgia expert.
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Agritourism 101 09/18/08
Farm business isn’t just about raising cows, chickens and corn. From family-friendly corn mazes to on-farm demonstrations, Georgia farmers are finding new and unique ways to market their farms to tourists and keep their businesses from going into the red.
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Fuel efficiency 09/17/08
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, gasoline prices have surged to new highs. In Georgia, gas averages more than $4 a gallon, a record. Prices may lower in the coming weeks, but drivers should still try to get the most out of every gallon, says a University of Georgia expert.
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Tailgating food rules 09/11/08
Football season means tailgate party time. But poor food safety can leave fans sick in the stands regardless of who wins the game.