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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Lasting poinsettias 01/08/04
Poinsettias are always thought of as Christmas plants because of their brilliant red color. They're common gifts during the holiday season. But you can enjoy them for years if you take care of them properly.
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'Mad cow' and beef prices 01/08/04
How the first case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, also known as "mad cow disease," in the United States affects the nation's beef market depends heavily on consumer reaction, a University of Georgia expert says.
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Fiscal Fitness 2004 01/06/04
If you have more debt than you can handle, you're not alone. Last year, more than a million families filed for bankruptcy. Many more sought help from credit counseling agencies.
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Specialist gets award 01/06/04
ATHENS, Ga. – Michael Rupured, a financial management specialist with the College of Family and Consumer Sciences has been named the 2003 Distinguished Fellow of the Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education.

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Freeze risk 12/24/03
Compared to recent winters, the probability of a damaging freeze is higher in early 2004 across most of Georgia. This higher freeze risk is because of current and expected atmospheric-oceanic patterns.
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How garden grows 12/24/03
If you want to make the most of your garden, you'll need to make the best use of fertilizers, including compost and other organic products.
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Gift planning 12/23/03
Food banks and outreach services get many donations during the holidays. And they greatly appreciate them. But giving perishable foods such as produce from your garden requires some advance planning and coordination.
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Cranky cattle 12/23/03
Nice calves have more tender meat.
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Winter canning 12/23/03
In the spring and summer, garden vegetables can keep you canning or freezing until you wear out. Now that winter's here, though, you may be ready to try some new canning recipes from the Center for Home Food Preservation.
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Tree fate 12/23/03
Your Christmas tree isn't going to end up stripped of its holiday frills and dumped on the side of the road or next to the garbage can, is it?