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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Not just bread & milk 09/15/04
When a storm is headed in their direction, shoppers always rush to stock up on milk and bread. University of Georgia experts say having a supply of staple emergency food items is actually more important.
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Asiatic rust 09/15/04
A soybean disease has caused major problems for farmers in South America. And U.S. farmers need to be ready to handle it when it arrives here, says a University of Georgia expert.
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Uprooted trees 09/09/04
Besides all the downed limbs and debris it left behind, Georgians can thank Hurricane Frances for increased pecan prices this season and higher peach prices next year, University of Georgia experts report.
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Tropical damage 09/09/04
Tropical Depression Frances hurt many crops in Georgia, some worse than others. But Hurricane Ivan, now churning in the Caribbean Sea, could do much more damage.
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Fall annuals 09/09/04
As the curtain falls on the summer show of garden blooms, it's time to gear up for the fall preview. Several hardy annual varieties weather Georgia winters to keep landscapes colorful until spring arrives.
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Impossible pumpkins 09/09/04
There's a good reason most farmers don't even think of growing pumpkins in south Georgia. It's always been almost impossible to do. But a new pumpkin variety could soon change these growers' outlook on Halloween.
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Georgia-bred fescues 09/02/04
If you live above Georgia's gnat line and you're looking for a low-maintenance grass for your lawn, University of Georgia turf breeders recommend two tall fescues bred just for you.
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Save the drive time 09/02/04
You don't have to travel to the mountains to enjoy fall colors. Fall is the best time to plant trees so why not establish your own backyard fall color?
Saddleback caterpillar CAES News
Caterpillars and hives 09/02/04 Nancy C. Hinkle
Urticating caterpillars give you hives. No, really. The technical term for hives is urticaria. And one of the things that can cause it is a caterpillar.
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Fall veggies 09/02/04
The dog days of summer will soon give way to the crisp fall air. But this doesn't mean the gardening season is over. It's still possible to grow crops well into the fall and even through the winter in many parts of Georgia.