News Stories - Page 710

News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Irises & 'Toys.'
On this week's "Gardening in Georgia," host Walter Reeves shows how to dig, separate and replant irises and takes time to show some of his favorite "toys" -- digging tools.
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Property Damage.
Fire ants don't just cause pain to humans. They cause damage to public and personal property and to Georgia crops.
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CDC Honors.
University of Georgia food microbiologists Larry Beuchat and Michael Doyle have been awarded the Partners in Public Health Award by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Raising Quail.
A decline in certain natural habitats has severely decreased the wild population of one of Georgia's primary game birds: the bobwhite quail.
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Mountain Field Day.
If you've been searching for an excuse to visit the Georgia mountains, here's one: the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center general field day.
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Easier Watering.
As of July 13, most of Georgia will be able to water their lawns when they get home from work. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division announced they are relaxing the statewide outdoor water-use restrictions to just odd-even use.
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All About Turf.
Guest Gil Landry shows "Gardening in Georgia" host Walter Reeves the strengths and weaknesses of turf grasses grown in Georgia.
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Gold Kist Gift.
Gold Kist Inc. has established the Gaylord Coan Leadership Endowment with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in honor of its retiring chief executive officer. It will support the college's student ambassador program.
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More Hydrangeas.
When "Gardening in Georgia" host Walter Reeves showed how to change the color of hydrangea flowers a few weeks ago, you may have thought that was all there was. You were wrong.
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Tick Attacks.
Summer brings the peak of tick season in Georgia. Cousins to scorpions and spiders, ticks are not insects. And they're not good news.