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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Plentiful but pricey 11/28/07
Georgia will lead the world in pecan production this year. Despite a large harvest, consumers will pay more this holiday season, says a University of Georgia agricultural economist.
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Don't stuff and starve 11/21/07
You stuff yourself during the holidays, then starve yourself to shed all the pounds you've gained. If two wrongs made a right, you'd be healthy and wise. But they don't, says a University of Georgia expert.
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Gift card glitches 11/21/07
Gift cards are convenient and popular. Many people see them as the next best thing to cash. But before you buy or use a gift card, a University of Georgia financial expert has a warning: read the fine print.
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Garden gifts 11/21/07
Frost has finally hit. The garden looks bleak. But it won't be long before spring and the gardening season's return. So instead of an iPhone or a "Frampton Comes Alive" CD, get the gardeners on your holiday list something they can use next year.
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Organic ag 11/15/07
Students’ interests in the organic agriculture certificate program at the University of Georgia aren't limited to growing peppers, sweet potatoes and pumpkins. Some are hoping to start businesses with the knowledge they acquire.
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Farm fun 11/15/07
Standing behind a table covered with art, photos and brochures, Sage Edwards isn't representing herself. She's standing in for Monticello, Ga., in Georgia's first agritourism, or "farm fun," symposium Nov. 14 at the Georgia National Fair & Agricenter.
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Indoor invaders 11/15/07
A roaring fire in the hearth, coats and mittens hanging in the foyer and windblown leaves racing around outside are all signs that winter has arrived. Many Georgians may want to add "lady beetles on the ceilings" to that list.
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MarketMaker 11/08/07
If you have Georgia on your mind and need a taste of it in your belly, a new Web site from the University of Georgia can help with your search.
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Curly yellow tomatoes 11/08/07
A disease carried by whiteflies has caused major troubles for Georgia tomato growers this fall. The tiny, prolific insects wiped out entire fields in some areas, says a University of Georgia vegetable specialist.
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Mock 'jellyfish' 11/08/07
If you see what look like jellyfish floating in Georgia ponds, don’t be alarmed. These are actually harmless moss animals called bryozoa.