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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Gardener gifts
It may be cold and dreary outside now, but spring will return and gardeners will need to be ready. Instead of a new tie or a flannel shirt, why not give a little bit of spring to the gardener on your holiday list?
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NAIS
What began as a federal move toward a mandatory animal identification program has been knocked down a notch. But making the National Animal Identification System voluntary doesn’t mean that it will fade from existence, says one University of Georgia expert.
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Volatile veggies
For an industry ruled by strict supply and demand and the fickle fancy of Mother Nature, volatile is the norm.
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Pecan oil
There's a newcomer headed to grocery shelves, and Georgia pecan growers couldn’t be happier. Pecan oil will soon take its place alongside other cooking oils like corn, olive, peanut, canola and sunflower.
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Georgia pecans
Experts say Georgia’s 2006 pecan crop will be only about half of last year’s harvest, but the quality of the nuts is particularly good. And despite the short crop, prices shouldn’t change much.
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Pond training
Whether it’s a trickle or rapid runoff, rainwater has to go somewhere when it hits the ground. That somewhere includes stormwater management ponds, and a University of Georgia class will provide information on keeping them in good shape.
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Termite research
Despite their size, termites make their presence known in Georgia in pronounced and expensive ways.
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Decorator safety
Recent concerns about lead in artificial greenery have many holiday decorators turning back to nature. But be careful what you grab, a University of Georgia expert says.
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Equine education
To help Georgia horse owners care for their more than 230,000 horses, University of Georgia animal scientists have scheduled two equine care short courses Dec. 6-7.
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Winter pansy care
Colorful pansy beds take a bit of time. But a few simple tasks can keep them looking great and blooming for months whenever the weather permits.