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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Too Wet to Plow 03/04/98
A few days of sunshine can make a gardener forget El Nino. It's rained all winter, but spring is here. It's hard to resist working the garden. A University of Georgia scientist, though, has a word of advice: resist.
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Spring Flowers, Pollen 03/04/98
You can feel it in your bones. You can smell the green scents of earth and trees. But because humans aren't as tuned-in to the seasonal changes as other living things, you're the last to know that spring has arrived.
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Helping Squelch E. coli 02/25/98
Hand washing, thoroughly cooking meats and using pasteurized juice and milk are the best ways to avoid food-borne illness like Monday's Spokane, Wash., outbreak, said a University of Georgia professor.
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Blueberries' Fake Chill 02/25/98
This winter's mild temperatures have blueberry farmers wondering if their plants will bear a full crop this year. But two University of Georgia scientists say the low chill hours could aid research that could greatly help future crops.
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Farm Water Quality 02/25/98
Picture any pristine rural scene. Cool, clean water is certain to be a part of the picture. Keeping that water clean and safe is a big concern out on the farm.
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Caring for Pets' Teeth 02/25/98
In case you missed it, February was National Pet Dental Health Month. That may not sound serious to you. But a University of Georgia veterinarian says it is if you care for your pets.
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'Medicine Chest' Beans 02/18/98
Beans are a great source of protein in diets. But some lesser-known cousins of black-eyed peas and kidney beans may have something far better. They may hold the key to fighting cancer, leukemia and Parkinson's disease.
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'White Robin' Peaches 02/18/98
Its name sounds like an exotic bird. And "White Robin," a newly released peach variety, could become a sign of spring in south Georgia, said a University of Georgia scientist.
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New Landscape Plants 02/18/98
As spring approaches, the anticipation of viewing the beautiful flowering trees and shrubs can become overwhelming. One way to insure your landscape lives up to your expectations is to add a few new plants each year. Planting now will provide surprises and enjoyment in the springs to follow.
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Southern Dairy Compact 02/18/98
Just 60 miles from Atlanta, Thomas Bell is right where he wants to be. The dairy he runs, as his father and grandfather did before him, is in his blood. But he wonders whether the next generation of Bells will call it home.