News Stories - Page 528

News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Cotton conference
Anyone who wants the latest information about cotton production and marketing should attend the first annual Georgia Cotton Conference at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center Jan. 29-30 in Tifton, Ga.
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Dead Christmas tree?
When Christmastime is over, Christmas tree buyers everywhere are reminded that wrapping paper can be forced into a trash can, but a tree can’t, says a University of Georgia Christmas tree saver.
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Drought lingers
Athens, Ga. – If Georgia doesn't receive adequate rainfall over the next three to four months, drought conditions in summer and fall next year will likely be worse than those in 2007.
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2007 in review
Before you have to remember to write 2008 on your personal checks, recap 2007 with the top Georgia FACES news stories of the year.
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Menacing mice
As temperatures begin to drop, Georgia’s climate finally resembles what some call winter. It’s enough to drive people indoors to stay warm, and some unwanted guests, too.
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Down the hole
“Gray water is another piece in the puzzle of improving indoor water use efficiency,” said Frank Henning, a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension watershed agent. “With water shortages, people are trying to find additional water resources. They’re clamoring to know what we can do with gray water.”
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Start veggies now
Winter is just getting started, and the garden spot looks brown right now. It’s time to start thinking about your springtime vegetable crop.
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2008 crop outlook
Georgia farmers can expect good prices next year for many of the crops they grow. Unfortunately, it will cost more to grow them, say University of Georgia agricultural economists.
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Get flu shots
The holiday season will soon fade. But the height of flu season is still ahead. It’s not too late to get that little shot of prevention, says a University of Georgia health expert.
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Safe seconds
A turkey sandwich can be a wonderful after-the-holidays treat. But don’t wait too long to eat it or other leftovers, says a University of Georgia food safety expert.