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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Cotton boll blues 11/07/02
Georgia cotton farmers "can't win for losing." Struggling with the drought all summer, they finally began getting plenty of rain this fall, precisely when they needed lots of sunshine.
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Weed 'em and eat 11/07/02
From dandelion to wild garlic, many of the weeds gardeners despise can provide interesting dining. Some are very common in Georgia gardens and landscapes.
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Landscape wonder 11/07/02
It's incredibly easy to grow. No need to fertilize or even water it. It's beautiful in the spring, summer and fall and can be grown in many forms. It even provides seeds for the birds. So why isn't it popular in the landscape?
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Food label dates 11/06/02
Old dates on food products may not mean the food should be tossed to the trash. A University of Georgia food specialist said some foods are good for longer.
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Versatile alternative 11/05/02
TIFTON, Ga. -- A cousin of camellias may become an alternative crop for Georgia farmers who are strapped by the prices of more conventional row crops, says a University of Georgia expert.
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Cotton workshop 11/05/02
Anybody who thought growing cotton was easy wasn't paying attention this year. Georgia farmers and agribusinesses need help with the complexities of this economically vital Georgia crop.
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Akara pea pups 10/31/02
University of Georgia food scientists are working to introduce akara, a popular West African food, to U.S. consumers through the frozen food and fast food markets.
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Pea pups 10/31/02
UGA researchers are working to bring 'pea pups' to your local supermarket and fast-food restaurant. But if you can't wait, here's a recipe to make a batch of these West African treats at home.
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Food recalls 10/30/02
It seems that every day a new recall is announced, warning people of the dangers associated with eating certain foods. You hear these recalls so often they may sometimes fail to register.
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What's it worth? 10/30/02
You may have heard that the U.S. dollar is either weak or strong. But what does this mean, really?