News Stories - Page 547

News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Green up time
If your home lawn is planted in centipede turfgrass, you may have noticed it changing colors lately. University of Georgia experts say this is a natural occurrence that has resulted from Georgia's unusual springtime weather.
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Southern conifers
When most Deep South gardeners think about conifers, they picture pollen-pumping pine trees dropping messy cones in their yards.
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Extreme drought
Extreme drought conditions have developed across southeast and south-central Georgia. Another week with little or no rain and temperatures in the 70s and 80s have led to worsening drought conditions statewide.
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Kid friendly
Learn about digging tools, building bogs, versitile viburnums and how to make a garden caterpillar from clay pots string and paint on "Gardening In Georgia."
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Ag tag
Sports fans and animal lovers, make room. A new specialty license plate is available to Georgia drivers, and this one benefits students in two of the state's most popular youth groups.
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Outdoor watering
The director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has declared a level two drought response statewide, permitting outdoor watering only in the morning on designated days.
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Organic learning
Sales of organic foods have exploded, moving the industry from a niche market to a nationwide phenomenon. In 1989, organic foods accounted for $1.25 billion in U.S. sales. By 2005, that number had jumped to $14 billion. This booming industry needs a steady stream of skilled, educated workers like Erica Mehan.
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Frozen to the bud
Many Georgia landscapes and gardens suffered freeze damage in recent weeks. Some plants won't recover, but others can be easily repaired.
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Severe drought
Severe drought conditions have developed across northwest and southeast Georgia. The remainder of the state is still in moderate to mild drought, except the lower Flint River Valley, which is abnormally dry for the middle of April.
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Producing food
In a year when Georgia’s manufacturing sector is expected to have limited growth and heavy job losses, the food products industry is pulling clean of that trend.