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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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E. coli outbreak 09/21/06
In the wake of one death and many cases of foodborne illness related to contaminated spinach, University of Georgia microbiologist Michael Doyle recommends avoiding commercially bagged greens and vegetables.
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Better irrigation 09/21/06
A technology developed on the Tifton, Ga., University of Georgia campus that can help farmers improve yields and conserve water is now being studied in other states.
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Garden covers 09/21/06
Fall is arriving at last. When the first frost wields the final blow to our summer vegetable bounty, many gardeners just let the plants die out and leave the soil exposed. But there's a much better idea.
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Hall of fame 09/21/06
Two men who helped turn University of Georgia programs into powerhouses were inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame at the 52nd annual UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association Awards Banquet Sept. 15 in Athens, Ga.
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Green Industry Updates 09/21/06
Anyone who makes a living with a nursery, greenhouse or landscape business needs to keep abreast of the latest new production or cultural practices, plants, products, pests and pesticides to stay competent and competitive. Fortunately, the University of Georgia makes it easy to stay up-to-date.
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Animal waste 09/19/06
Animal waste can be a valuable organic resource or a pollutant. Managing it right and applying the best technologies determine which it may be.
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Hay there now 09/14/06
Rains have perked up Georgia’s drought-parched pastures over the past few weeks. And cattlemen, who scrambled to sustain their herds this summer, are now storing up for the lean winter months.
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D.W. Brooks 09/14/06
Instead of pouring emergency relief money into Africa, Pedro A. Sanchez says that America needs to be teaching Africans how to be self-sustainable. He'll share his ideas at this year’s D.W. Brooks Lecture at the University of Georgia at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 in Masters Hall of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education.
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Exchanging culture 09/13/06
The Stubbs family spent their summer vacation the typical way: trips to Six Flags Over Georgia, Zoo Atlanta, Stone Mountain and a Braves’ game. Having Japanese student Chinami Irikura along, though, sometimes made it feel like their first trip.
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Insectival 09/13/06
You don't have to be a contestant on a TV reality show to get up close and personal with Madagascar hissing cockroaches.