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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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New Extension Leader. 06/04/99
William R. Lambert will become Associate Dean for Extension at the University of Georgia in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences July 15, pending approval by the Board of Regents.
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Georgia Drought Worsens 06/04/99
May was very dry across most of Georgia, extending a drought pattern statewide.
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All Americans. 05/25/99
In 1999, All-America Selections celebrates 67 years of testing and introducing improved new flowers and vegetables. All-America means all of North America. AAS is the oldest, most established testing organization on the continent.
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Backyard Barbecue. 05/24/99
With the backyard grilling season starting in earnest, many outdoor cooks' greatest fear is E. coli. But more hidden dangers lurk in the handling than inside the meat, says a University of Georgia expert.
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Safe Grilling. 05/24/99
When you're cooking on an outdoor grill, remember to be safe. Besides keeping your food safe by the way you handle it, keep yourself safe from the fire. Here are some helpful hints from the University of Georgia Extension Service.
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Herb Seminar 05/21/99
Herbs don't just have medicinal and culinary value. They can add beauty to your landscape, too. A May 27 seminar at the University of Georgia Research and Education Garden in Griffin, Ga., will tell how.
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Time to Talk 05/21/99
As tragic as school shootings like the May 20 Atlanta incident are, a University of Georgia expert says parents and other adults who work with teen-agers can find a silver lining.
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Record low precipitation 05/21/99
Georgia statewide total precipitation for February through April was the second lowest for this period since 1895, according to the National Centers for Environmental Prediction. NCEP is a branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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'Tree Tomato' 05/20/99
Every spring, ads in Sunday newspaper supplements boast of 60 pounds of tomatoes from a single "tree tomato." But surprise -- it's neither a tree nor a tomato. The fruit is more tart and jelly-like and has more seeds, says UGA horticulturist Wayne McLaurin. And the least amount of frost will kill the plant.
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Drought Continues 05/20/99
In spite of some May rains, severe drought continues across parts of Georgia. The northeast mountains, as well as central and southeast Georgia, are having severe drought conditions. The rest of the state is in moderate drought, except in the northwest corner. There, borderline drought conditions prevail.