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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Recycling Nature's Treasures
But will it be at the landfill or as nutritious food for your landscape? "Georgia landfills are filling up and closing. Yard refuse, especially grass clippings, is one of the major problems we face," said Wayne McLaurin.
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A Juicy Story: Georgia Watermelons
There's not much better on a hot day than a cool, sweet watermelon. Farmers from all over south Georgia have worked hard for months to provide that juicy treat. "There's a good supply of quality melons this year," said Darbie Granberry.
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Mite News for Georgia Beekeepers
The news is abuzz with reports of "killer mites" wiping out the nation's honeybees. For Georgia beekeepers, though, the news isn't all bad. "Most of the news is from crop and garden growers," said Keith Delaplane.
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'Megaregs' Bring Science to Meat Inspection
The old saying, "What you can't see can't hurt you," is history when it comes to meat and poultry inspection.
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Brave New Farm World
With a visit to Ag Showcase '96 June 29 in Tifton, Ga., anyone can learn about farming. Even farmers.
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Water Vital for Young Pecan Trees
The No. 1 reason Georgia-planted pecan trees die in their first two years is that they don't get enough water.
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Heat Tough on Weekend Gardeners
Weekend gardeners who work in air-conditioned offices or homes all week may get hit hard by summer heat. They just aren't used to it.
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Computers in Farming
If a farmer ever needed a reason to buy a computer for the farm, he'll get it at Ag Showcase '96. Practical uses, networks and gee-whiz ideas will show off the technology changing the future of farming.
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Money Grows with Trees
To cut or not to cut. That may be the question for Georgia forest landowners. But they can't go wrong either way, says Coleman Dangerfield.
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Bolts from the Blue (Or Gray)
Summer brings flowers and green leaves. But it also brings lightning, which strikes thousands of trees a year in Georgia. Many of these are around homes and schools.