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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Deadly Household Mold 06/02/97
Some recent infant deaths may be tied to a household mold. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have begun checking into a possible connection between infant pulmonary hemorrhage and the indoor mold Stachybotrys atra.
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Virus Picks on Peppers 06/02/97
If Peter Piper picked only perfect peppers, how many peppers would Peter Piper pick? This year, not very many in Georgia farmers' fields.
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New Rinses for Produce 06/02/97
The season's fresh fruits and vegetables beckon from your grocery shelves, and some new rinses promise to make your produce cleaner and safer. But none may be better than a free liquid you already have.
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Hay-bale Gardening 06/02/97
Have you ever tried gardening in a bale of hay? It's not just a novelty. It really works.
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Poison in the Garden 05/26/97
When we think of poison plants in the landscape, poison ivy and poison oak are first on the list. But it's a long list that includes favorite flowers and even tomato vines.
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Fungi Attack Azaleas 05/26/97
In Georgia landscapes, azaleas practically sing spring. So do rhododendrons in much of the state. But this year, many people are finding dead branches in both of these prized ornamentals.
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Savor Season's Bounty 05/26/97
Even without all the graduations and weddings, spring and early summer would be a season of gifts in Georgia. It's when gardens and orchards offer a bounty of fruits and vegetables.
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National 4-H Congress 05/19/97
It won't be another Olympics. It will be a big deal, however, to thousands of young Americans. For four years starting in 1998, Atlanta will be the host city for the National 4-H Congress. A site selection committee made the announcement this week.
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Backyard Barbecue Safety 05/19/97
The age-old Memorial Day question is which comes first, the chicken or the ribs on the backyard barbecue grill?
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Tall Crop Tactic 05/19/97
Georgia farmers are learning a better way to manage pines. And the tactical switch is enabling them to grow trees at least 25 percent faster, said a University of Georgia forester.