News Stories - Page 522

News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Gardening's back
"Gardening In Georgia" returns in April to Georgia Public Broadcasting with another season of hands-on gardening guides just for Georgia gardeners.
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High cotton prices
There are no fundamental economic forces of supply and demand driving the current cotton market.
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Plant labels
Reading nutritional labels can help you make the best food selections for your body’s needs. Taking the time to read plant labels can help you do the same for them.
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Water saving
Drought is predicted for Georgia this summer. To help home gardeners, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and green industry experts put their heads together and developed tips Georgians can use to keep gardens green while saving water.
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The list
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Georgia urban agriculture industry urge citizens to go green. Following are tips they developed to help Georgians do this.
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Landscape bids
Landscape professionals who want to make sure they make the right bid for the job should attend computer software training workshops March 13 -14 at Conner Hall on the University of Georgia campus in Athens.
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Imported pathogens
In 2004, for the first time ever, the United States imported more food than it exported. If this trend continues, a University of Georgia expert predicts cases of foodborne illness will rise in the U.S.
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Moon gardening
Farming and gardening by the signs, or phases, of the moon goes back to the days when dinosaur bones were tillage instruments.
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4-H ice cream
If you love cupcakes, ice cream and 4-H, you’ll want to try Blue Bell’s latest creation, Centennial Cupcake. While satisfying your sweet tooth, you’ll be supporting the national 4-H program.
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Underground destroyers
Most garden pests can be seen crawling and nibbling their way across plants. But tiny subterranean pests could be attacking your garden without you knowing it.