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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Cyber crops 06/02/04
A team of scientists has created a computer program that can model an entire crop cycle, from planting to harvesting, in just seconds. Called DSSAT, the software simulates a crop's growth, yield, water and nutrient requirements and the environment’s impact on agricultural production.
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Made in the shade 05/30/04
Most gardens have at least one spot where sunlight doesn't seem to reach. So many a spring garden center trip poses the question, "What should I plant in the shade?"
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Good peaches 05/27/04
Dry, sunny spring helps sweeten peaches.
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Forests fire ant free 05/27/04
If you decide to take a hike through the Georgia wilderness, you may have to fight off ticks and chiggers along the way. But a recent University of Georgia study shows you shouldn't have to worry about fire ants.
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Seguridad para niños 05/27/04
The Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute will conduct the first statewide accredited training in child passenger safety for Spanish-speaking child care providers June 3 in Atlanta.
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Precious milk 05/27/04
Skyrocketing gas prices are no secret. But now Americans are noticing higher tabs when they go to pay for milk, pizza and ice cream, too.
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Start drought-proofing 05/26/04
It may be time to start drought-proofing the landscape to help it survive times of limited rainfall and little to no irrigation.
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Getting drier 05/26/04
Moderate drought conditions have returned to parts of Georgia, generally south of a line from Toccoa to Atlanta to Franklin. North of this line the state ranges from abnormally dry to mild drought. Conditions are best north and west of Atlanta.
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Veggie grad 05/25/04
The chemical company BASF and the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will partner to sponsor a master's-level research program in vegetable entomology.
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Grass-fed cattle 05/20/04
The cattle on Bob Woodall's Sparta, Ga., farm may not look different from any other cattle. But their meat may be more healthful because they do one simple thing: eat a lot of grass.