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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Prune and propagate
Watch "Gardening In Georgia" on Georgia Public Broadcasting July 5 and 7 to learn tips on pruning and propagating woody shrubs and designing gardens with a view.
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Cattlemen's choices
Georgia’s extreme drought has devastated pastures, and hay supplies are all but gone. Cattlemen are struggling to feed their herds. University of Georgia experts are working to educate them on how to weather the situation better.
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Drought slowly worsens
As the end of June approaches, drought conditions continue in Georgia. A few places have experienced some relief over the past few weeks from locally heavy rains. But as a whole, the drought continues to slowly worsen statewide.
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Gardening in Georgia
On this week’s episode of "Gardening in Georgia," airing June 28 and 30, host Walter Reeves has a range of informative botanical activities planned. Join him for an unobtrusive visit to an Athens nursery, a lesson on rose latticework construction, and tips on how to change the color of your hydrangeas.
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Bioenergy Conference
Bioenergy experts and industry leaders from across the country will meet in Tifton, Ga., July 31-Aug. 2 at the Southeast Bioenergy Conference. They will discuss and learn how to expand the industry in the Southeast.
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'Gulf' peaches
For south Georgia gardeners and commercial peach growers alike, the name "Attapulgus" seems sweeter lately. The "Gulf" series of peaches coming out of the fruitful breeding program there is changing the nature of peaches in the lower coastal plain.
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Georgia 4-H Legacy Ball
Alumni and supporters of Georgia 4-H will celebrate the state’s largest youth program with an evening of fun, funds, friends and fine dining at the 2007 Georgia 4-H Legacy Ball Aug. 11 in Atlanta.
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Georgia peach harvest
Slammed by a devastating spring freeze and then a harsh drought, Georgia farmers are bringing this year's peach crop to market. At least they're getting good prices now. And the peaches are extra sweet.
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Master Gardeners
Anyone can apply to be a Georgia Master Gardener, and on "Gardening in Georgia" June 21 and 23, Marco Fonseca tells how. This week the Georgia Public Broadcasting TV show also looks at mums and some unique ways to water your garden.
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Trading down
When the leading cause of death comes knocking at your door, you still have options.