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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Expo field day 06/26/08
Farmers can see firsthand the latest seed varieties, chemicals, irrigation and precision agriculture technology at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga., July 8.
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Georgia melons 06/26/08
Independence Day celebrations include fireworks, cookouts and, often, big slices of ripe, juicy watermelon. Georgia’s melon crop is sweet but smaller this year. Prices will be slightly higher.
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Clean produce 06/25/08
Regardless of fresh-food contamination scares, produce lovers should always thoroughly wash their food. It won’t guarantee that it’s safe, but it helps, say University of Georgia experts.
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New technology 06/25/08 Terry Hastings
University of Georgia researchers have developed an effective technology for reducing contamination of dangerous bacteria on food.
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New species 06/19/08 April Reese Sorrow
His drinking water smelled like old bait-shrimp, and the Putnam County homeowner wanted the local University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent to tell him why.
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Live better 06/19/08
There are nicer ways to say it, but Georgians are getting older and fatter. Both problems cost many people their independence or lives to soon. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is gearing up now to help Georgians live longer, healthier and happier.
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Container gardens 06/19/08
A flower bed bursting with colorful annuals is the summertime dream of many gardeners. But many don’t have the space or time to care for them. With a bit of planning and good choices, flower-lovers can enjoy their favorite blossoms in containers.
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Georgia biofuels 06/19/08
The University of Georgia gave policymakers in Washington an up-close look at the future of biofuels by demonstrating how raw materials as diverse as algae, chicken fat and wood chips can be turned into fuel.
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Family reunions 06/12/08
Summertime is here. That means family reunions filled with food and fun are right around the corner. To stop that post-gathering bulge, families can cook healthier versions of traditional foods and include physical activities, says a University of Georgia expert.
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Gardening in Georgia 06/12/08
Plant new perennials and hydrangeas while keeping weeds at bay on “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” June 25 and 28.