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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Crop Killer.
In the midst of their worst losses ever to tomato spotted wilt virus, Georgia tobacco growers need some good news about this killer disease. And University of Georgia scientists are certain they have it. Help, they say, is on the way.
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Mixed Nuts.
The $430 million Georgia peanut crop is doing well in some fields and poorly in others, say University of Georgia experts. "How well the peanut crop is doing depends entirely on where the rain fell," said John Beasley, an Extension Service agronomist with the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
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Better Bones.
Reducing sodium intake has long been recommended for those with high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. New information has University of Georgia nutrition experts suggesting that it may also help prevent bone loss and osteoporosis.
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Flea Flaker.
As drought gets a grip on most of Georgia, it also gets a death grip on fleas. "Immature fleas are very sensitive to dehydration," said Beverly Sparks, a University of Georgia Extension Service entomologist. "They can't withstand extended periods of high heat and low humidity."
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Crape Myrtle.
Crape myrtles thrive on sun and heat, with which we are blessed in great abundance. These "lilacs of the South" are spectacular when in bloom, with bold, bright colors. And no matter what your garden space, you can find a crape myrtle to fit.
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State 4-H Winners.
Georgia 4-H'ers accented the positives as 46 of the state's teen-agers emerged from project competition to be named state winners during the 57th annual State 4-H Congress in Atlanta June 14-17. "In a year filled with chaos and violence, it's good to be with hundreds of young people involved in positive activity," said Roger C. Ryles, state 4-H program leader.
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Lawn Irrigation.
When you're only allowed a few hours for outdoor watering, knowing how much water to give your lawn is important. University of Georgia experts say homeowners normally water their lawns too much and too often.
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Marinated Meat.
For food processors who want to be up-to-date on the latest developments in marinated meat and poultry products, University of Georgia food scientists will conduct a "Poultry and Meat Marination Technology Shortcourse" July 12-13 in Athens, Ga.
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Temporary Relief.
Rainfall late last week and early this week has brought some temporary relief to drought conditions across Georgia. But the state needs much more rain -- from 4 inches in the northwest to more than 11 inches in the southeast -- to break the drought.
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Corn Potential.
Despite the summer drought, the Georgia corn crop could still make good yields, said a University of Georgia scientist. "It all depends on where the rain falls," said Dewey Lee, a UGA Extension Service grains scientist. "Overall, the potential for a good crop yield is still there."