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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Boll Weevils Back? 11/13/95
A year ago, agriculture officials declared the boll weevil nonexistent in Georgia. And partly because of the weevils' demise, cotton acreage blossomed to almost 1.5 million acres this year.
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Wildflowers Rewarding 11/13/95
Whether you plant wildflowers in huge swaths along roadsides or tiny pocket gardens in your own backyard, the vibrant colors and rich mixtures of these hardy plants are sure to please the eye.
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Nematodes Growing Problem 11/13/95
After all Georgia cotton farmers have dealt with this year, another pest is rearing its tiny head. Nematodes -- worms that live on or near plant roots in the soil -- present much more of a problem than many experts thought.
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Build a Compost Pile 10/02/95
When those beautiful autumn leaves have blown from the trees and become unsightly brown masses in your lawn, don't fret and don't burn. Simply build a pile and recycle the leaves through the composting process.
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Test Garden Soil 10/02/95
Your favorite garden spot just isn't producing as it used to, in spite of more fertilizer, careful watering and better varieties. Is your memory fading, or were those tomatoes really redder in gardens past?
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Georgia Beef Challenge 10/02/95
More than 1,000 young beef cattle took a special trip to Kansas last fall as a part of the Georgia Beef Challenge.