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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Landscape Seminar. 03/21/02
"Journeys Through a Mountain Landscape" is the theme of the annual Southern Appalachian Landscape Seminar April 25 in Blairsville, Ga.
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Control Mosquitos 03/20/02
As spring arrives, Georgians treasure the amazing azaleas and dogwoods but dread those menacing mosquitoes. After last year's outbreak of West Nile Virus in Georgia, many are fearing the biting problem.
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Blueberries Booming. 03/15/02
While the economy lags and many businesses are forced to make drastic cutbacks, Georgia's blueberry farming is booming.
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Frozen Buds. 03/15/02
It's still too early for precise figures, but Georgia blueberry growers estimate at least a 15 percent crop loss as a result of the recent freeze.
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Prescription Problem. 03/15/02
Prescription drug use is on the rise in the United States. Because of this, you might be surprised to learn what's in your local river or drinking water, says a University of Georgia scientist.
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Recycling Day. 03/15/02
You're not supposed to put empty pesticide containers in the trash. So what do you do with them? Periodically, pesticide container recycling days are set up around the state to allow people to get rid of these containers.
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‘Alapaha' Blueberry. 03/15/02
Alapaha, a new University of Georgia and U.S. Department of Agriculture rabbiteye introduction, has a later blooming time that greatly reduces its risk of late-winter freeze damage.
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Making a Tree. 03/11/02
Early spring is the ideal time to take on those long overdue pruning jobs. The days are sunny and warm, but not yet hot. This job takes a lot of energy, so get out the tools, roll up the sleeves and let's get started.
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Chilled. 03/06/02
Record low temperatures froze much of Georgia last week. When it comes to freezing temperatures, survival depends on timing and location for some Georgia crops, say University of Georgia experts.
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Flowers and Fleas. 03/06/02
Spring is just around the corner and the signs are all around. The days are warmer, flowering trees are growing buds and fleas are hopping across the lawn.