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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Fast Nutrition. 10/14/98
Packaged, ready-to-eat vegetables are a quick, easy way to get the vegetables you need daily, says a University of Georgia expert. "Ready-to-serve vegetables such as packaged salads and slaws are convenient for working moms who want to serve their families healthy meals, but don't have a lot of time to plan menus," said Gail Hanula.
CAES News
Pumpkin Patch. 10/14/98
One of the surest signs that fall is upon us is the appearance of pumpkins for sale along the roadside. If the pumpkins are ready for harvest, the frost upon them can't be far behind.
CAES News
Health Berries 10/06/98
A U.S. Department of Agriculture study has found that blueberries may help fight heart disease and aging. "This study found that blueberries are an excellent source of antioxidants," said Gerard Krewer.
CAES News
Expo Exhibit 10/06/98
Visitors to the largest farm show in the Southeast can learn a lot about what the University of Georgia is doing for them at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences tent. "Many of the things we do are quite apparent. But most of what we do is very subtle," said CAES Dean and Director Gale Buchanan.
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Ag U Quiz Bowl 10/06/98
If you got dressed and ate breakfast this morning, you have some farm's finest in you and probably on you. But how much do you know about agriculture? Visitors to the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga., can find out how much they know in the daily Ag U Quiz Bowl. "It's a fun way to learn about a very serious subject," said Willie Chance.
CAES News
Fire Ant Secrets 09/30/98
The terrain of Brazil and Argentina may hold the secret to fire ant problems in Georgia, says a University of Georgia scientist. Ken Ross is going there next week to find out.
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Beetles Attack 09/30/98
If your prized pine is suddenly yellowing, check it out. It may be the victim of pine bark beetles, says a University of Georgia expert. And these tree killers could be eyeing your other pines. "We're seeing a lot of bark beetle activity," said Keith Douce.
CAES News
Cool Shades 09/30/98
The days cool and shorten. The smell of fall is in the air. A bright sun starts many changes in the landscape. One change is the color within tree leaves.
CAES News
Hardy Flowers 09/30/98
If you include native wild flowers in your garden and want tough native perennials to attract butterflies and other insects, here are three midsummer bloomers that need little care and fend for themselves against the three D's: deer, drought and disease.
CAES News
Better Brains for Babies 09/23/98
People say kids are getting smarter all the time. A group of state public health leaders intends to make sure that's true. Starting in October, key public health agencies, universities and others will begin a statewide training program called "Better Brains for Babies: Maximizing Georgia's Brain Power."