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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Translation
The “Got Milk?” campaign slogan translates into something much different in Spanish. To be successful on the world stage, agricultural business managers and college students need to know this and the language of global markets.
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Choose soil carefully
Pick potting soil, prune maples and whip worms on the next “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” April 30 and May 3 on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
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Locally grown
With increasing worries about the safety of imported foods, there is an alternative, says a University of Georgia expert. Buy food grown locally.
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Master naturalists
Mary Evans says she fell in love with nature and creation at an early age. When she heard about the adult wildlife education program called Georgia Master Naturalist, she knew it was right up her alley.
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Hummingbird haven
Hummingbirds will soon make their way back to Georgia after wintering in Central America. Welcome them to your house by providing their favorite plants and the right food in the right places.
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Pigweed pollen
Springtime tree pollen covers much of Georgia now. Lynn Sosnoskie plans to track a different kind of pollen this summer, one that has the potential to spread the worst thing to hit Georgia cotton in decades.
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Clover Country CD
A new country music CD featuring artists like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire has been released as a fundraiser for the nation’s 4-H program. The megastars on the compilation not only have their musical talents in common, they were all 4-H’ers.
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Garden makeover
Is your garden looking sad and tired after the long winter? Learn how to give your garden a spring makeover on “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” April 23 and 26.
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Springtime snack
Whether your landscape has fruit trees, shade trees, ornamentals or a blend, a University of Georgia expert says now is the time to fertilize.
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Weather safety
Though Georgia can get bad weather any time, the heart of severe weather season is now until mid-May. To keep you and your family safe, be prepared with a weather radio and a little knowledge, says University of Georgia expert.