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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

CAES News
CAST President. 11/05/99
CAES Associate Dean David Knauft has begun his term as president of the Council for Agricultural Science
and Technology.
CAES News
Productive Pines. 11/04/99
Georgia tree farmers are growing trees faster to keep up with wood and wood-fiber demand in Georgia.
CAES News
Gardeners'Black Gold. 11/04/99
Black Garden Gold is not Texas Tea --
oil, that is. It's compost. And it's magic for
many gardeners say University of
Georgia experts.
CAES News
Cover Crops 11/04/99
Cover crops conserve nutrients, support a high biological activity and produce a superior soil structure. When you plow them into the soil, they're sometimes called "green manures."
CAES News
Pricey Groceries. 10/27/99
When the Department of Commerce announced a rise in the cost of consumer goods last month, speculation of a pending interest rate hike had market watchers jittery. Should they be? A University of Georgia economist says probably not.
CAES News
'Trashy Farming.' 10/27/99
The beauty of Max Carter's farm is beginning to catch the eye of more than one beholder. The scruffy look of crops planted into the stubble of previous crops hides a simple success a growing number of farmers are embracing.
CAES News
Diabetes 2 more common. 10/27/99
Less activity and less-than-healthy eating habits mean more kids than ever are overweight. And those same kids are more at-risk of getting the type diabetes that is found most commonly in overweight adults. Parents can cut the risk by helping children be more active and choose more healthful foods.
CAES News
Great Gardening. 10/26/99
Fall is an exciting time for gardening. It may be our last chance to have fun in the garden until next spring. Fortunately, we can garden essentially year-round in Georgia. However, fall is the ideal time for many activities.
CAES News
'Georgia Gardener.' 10/23/99
With soil temperatures down now, it's time to plant the bulbs (tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, etc) that will make beautiful flowers in the spring. On "The Georgia Gardener" Oct. 28 and 30, host Walter Reeves shows how to give bulbs a well-prepared bed.
CAES News
Clean Sinks. 10/21/99
When it comes to kitchen sinks, stainless steel is still the cleanest, says a University of Georgia researcher.