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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Spring Rains Good 06/10/96
As devastating drought drags on in the Southwest, Georgia farmers are singing in the rain. "We got rain just in time," said John Beasley.
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Precision Farming on Display 06/10/96
When Craig Kvien tells about the gee-whiz technology to be displayed during the Georgia Ag Showcase '96, there's a lot of little kid in his voice.
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Label Laws Crack Down 06/03/96
When environmental groups reported recently that more than 380,000 Georgians were drinking contaminated water, were you tempted to run for the bottled stuff? Before you chug-a-lug, check the label. That bottled spring water may have sprung forth from a tap.
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Canola Bounces Back 06/03/96
In the year-to-year gamble with their crops, farmers win some and lose some. But they always learn something.
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Wild Garden Predators 06/03/96
On May 13 a mystery creature broke into Leslie Sprando's duck pen. The animal had apparently climbed up the door and forced its way in where the door was loose at the top.
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Help Garden, Landscape Through Dry Times 06/03/96
Gardens, lawns, trees and shrubs feel the burn of inevitable dry times in broiling Georgia summers. But you can slake your plants' thirst until the rains come, says Wayne McLaurin.
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Botrytis Blight in Landscape 05/27/96
The late-spring sun is cranking up the heat. It's hard to believe the long, cold winter is still causing problems in Georgia landscapes. "We've had a lot of Botrytis blight in landscape plants this spring," said Jean Williams-Woodward.
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Butterflies in the Garden 05/27/96
Butterfly gardens are a lot of fun but require a little planning. To ensure a successful garden, first consider the butterfly's needs.
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Precautions in the Sun 05/27/96
Farmers and gardeners should take a lesson from lifeguards. No, not a swimming lesson. A lesson in skin care.
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Farmers' After-Fumigant Future Fairing 05/27/96
Many Georgia farmers rely on a product called methyl bromide to help them produce high-quality crops. But soon they'll have to use something else.