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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Not Too Late for Onions
Vidalia onions are grown over a long season. Growers begin growing transplants in the fall and aren't finished with the crop until late spring the following year.
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Home Fruit Orchards
Having a great home fruit orchard is getting easier all the time. University of Georgia scientists say new varieties make even south Georgia home gardeners able to grow peaches, nectarines, pears, plums and even apples.
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'Winter Cleaning' Better
Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition. In the yard, though, a University of Georgia scientist said "winter cleaning" is a better idea. "You can prevent a lot of spring problems by doing some work now," said Taft Eaker.
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Veggies Help Dieters
If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight or get healthier, a University of Georgia scientist said vegetables play a key role. "Vegetables are so low in calories!" said Gail Hanula.
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Potato-planting Time
Many Georgia gardeners aim to have tilled their gardens and planted their "seed" potatoes on or around Valentine's Day. Others will be lucky to have them planted by tax time.
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Post-holiday Dieters
As soon as the overindulging ends, holiday frolickers swarm into commercial weight-loss centers or starve themselves at home, intent on shedding the pounds they've gained.
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Census of Agriculture
U.S. farmers and ranchers have until Feb. 2 to report their 1997 operations to be counted in the 25th Census of Agriculture. The census offers a complete accounting of U.S. farm production.
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Save Your Poinsettia!
When the holidays are over and you pack away the decorations, don't pitch the poinsettia plant. If you're up for a challenge, this year's poinsettia could become a part of your holiday decorations next year.
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Soggy Fields Soak Up Profits
Unusually wet fall weather has Georgia wheat farmers planting their smallest crops in almost 20 years, said a University of Georgia agronomist. "We're hoping farmers can get 250,000 to 280,000 acres planted this year," said Dewey Lee.
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Georgia Palm Collection in Savannah
One of the largest collections of palms in the Southeast is planned for the University of Georgia Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens in Savannah, the University announced this week.