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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Wet Relief. 06/19/01
Threatened by another year of continued drought, farmers are relishing the timely relief that recent rains provided most of Georgia's major row crops. Overall, experts say this is the best crops have looked in three years.
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Tying Up Plants. 06/18/01
On "Gardening in Georgia" June 20 and 23, host Walter Reeves talks about how to tie up lazy plants, chase off bugs, propagate roses and more.
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Safer Peaches. 06/16/01
For two years, agricultural scientists and peach growers have tried to produce a pesticide-free peach for consumers. And they've come close.
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Thin Not In. 06/15/01
The fatter, the better thin is not in. That's true, at least, with asparagus spears. Those little, thin spears in the store don't have the flavor the fat ones from your garden have.
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Summer Safety. 06/14/01
Each year thousands of farm workers, farm operators and their families suffer work-related injuries. Workshops around Georgia are designed to help children keep safe on the farm.
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'Storm' Site. 06/13/01
With the remnants of Tropical Storm Allison opening the 2001 hurricane season for Georgians, the University of Georgia has reactivated its "Storm and Excess Water" Web page (www.ect.uga.edu/storm/).
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Debugging House. 06/13/01
Without knowing it, you may be leading insect pests into your house. On this week's "Gardening in Georgia," host Walter Reeves' learns not to place mulch close to his home foundation.
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Versatile Herbs. 06/12/01
When you think of herbs, you usually picture holiday dressing seasoned with sage or spaghetti sauce spiced with basil and oregano. But herbs can be useful beyond the kitchen.
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4-H Camping. 06/12/01
The Bernoulli effect is just one of the things 4-H'ers will learn at 4-H camp this summer. They will not only learn about it, but will experience it.
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Herbal Gifts. 06/12/01
Rosemary wreaths, herbal vinegars and oils are just a few of the gift ideas you can create from your herb garden.