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UGA helps sequence the cotton genome 12/20/12
University of Georgia researchers, working with representatives from most of the world’s major cotton-producing countries, have led the description of the first “gold-standard” genome sequence for cotton.
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Radon is a silent, invisible killer in Georgia 12/20/12 Merritt Melancon
Radon is tasteless, odorless and invisible, but the radioactive gas still kills more Americans every year than drunk driving. It is the most common cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and causes about 21,000 deaths a year.
While cities and urban water supplies have not been as impacted by Georgia's current drought, middle Georgia farmers have seen more severe impacts than during Georgia's historic 2007-2009. CAES News
“Quiet” drought is worse in some areas than 2007-2009 drought 12/19/12 Pam Knox
The current drought in Georgia has caused significant problems for farmers in central Georgia and other areas of the state, but a lack of impact on the state’s larger cities and drinking water supplies has kept it off most Georgians’ radar.
The 2013 Ag to Port Ag Forecast will focus on Georgia's agricultural exports. CAES News
Local speakers to bring international trade home at UGA's 2013 Ag Forecast 12/14/12 Merritt Melancon
For farmers, the decision to start exporting their products can be daunting or even down right confusing. UGA’s 2013 Farm to Port Ag Forecast economic outlook series will feature local producers and business people who will share how they broke into the export market and the benefits they’ve seen since making the leap.
A hyper-efficient irrigation system developed by researchers from UGA and other universities was recently recognized with nomination for the Katerva Awards, which recognize collaboration and innovation. CAES News
UGA researchers nominated for international sustainability award 12/13/12 Merritt Melancon
Agriculture uses about 70 percent of the world’s fresh water supply, but a growing population’s increasing demand for drinking water means farmers need to learn how to do more with less water.
Madison County Extension Agent Adam Speir talks to cattle farmers at recent field day demonstrating a solar-powered wells for cattle. CAES News
Solar-powered well pumps helping GA farmers protect cattle, water quality 12/13/12 Merritt Melancon
University of Georgia researchers are hoping solar-powered wells will help preserve water quality and cattle health on isolated Georgia cattle farms.
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The holidays are a great time to foster generosity in children 12/12/12 Sharon M Gibson
How many of you remember getting “big money” during the holidays from a favorite aunt or uncle or maybe a Godparent.
High quality pruning shears are an excellent gift for the gardener on your holiday list. CAES News
Last minute gifts for the gardener in your life 12/12/12 Merritt Melancon
Gardeners love rich soil, rain and the outdoors. Unfortunately none of those things are fit for a beautifully wrapped holiday package.
Christmas tree grower Earl Worthington points to the grafting point where he joined a Fraser fir shoot to Momi fir rootstock. CAES News
Georgia grown Fraser fir Christmas trees on the horizon 12/11/12 Sharon Dowdy
Fraser firs top the list of favorite Christmas tree varieties, but almost all the Fraser firs sold in Georgia come from North Carolina. One University of Georgia horticulturist is working to change that by popularizing a hybrid that combines Fraser firs with their Japanese cousins — Momi firs.