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Lake sampling at Rock Eagle Lake CAES News
Rock Eagle event introduces visitors to stream dwellers 08/13/12
As the summer winds to a close, cool off and learn about the environment through a stream walk Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Ga.
Leyland cypress trees grow as a property border in a lawn in Butts Co., Ga. CAES News
Use hedges to define property lines and create privacy 08/13/12 Frank M. Watson
Hedges are a common feature in many Georgia landscapes. They are used to define property lines, provide privacy or block the view of an unpleasing object.
Georgia farmer Relinda Walker displays organic peanuts on her farm. CAES News
Researcher at UGA-Tifton working to increase Georgia's organic peanut production 08/09/12 Donn H Cooper
Georgia farmers grow more than 45 percent of the nation’s peanut supply, but almost none of the organic peanuts that a growing number of consumers want.
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A parent's guide to reducing test anxiety 08/09/12 Cheryl R. Varnadoe, Mandy B. Marable
Test anxiety is one of the most common forms of stress school-aged children face. Even when you know the material on a test, stress can cause changes in the body and brain that make it hard to think clearly.
Former dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Gale Buchanan CAES News
Gale Buchanan and Buddy Leger to be inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame 08/09/12 Merritt Melancon
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will honor Gale Buchanan, a former dean of the college, and longtime, influential pecan and watermelon producer Buddy Leger, as inductees into Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame on September 14 at an induction ceremony at 6 p.m. in Athens, Ga.
Rendering of the FoodPIC building being built on the UGA campus in Griffin. CAES News
New UGA facility in Griffin will help launch new food products 08/09/12 Sharon Dowdy
Georgia’s 2013 budget includes $3.5 million to construct a long-awaited facility where University of Georgia food scientists in Griffin, Ga., will help businesses launch new food products and processes.
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Houston County Master Gardeners Offer Garden Academy — a crash course on everything you ever wanted to know about your Central Georgia landscape 08/09/12 Merritt Melancon
Are you a new homeowner, or are you just looking for more confidence when you tackle projects around your home’s landscape? If you answered yes, chances are you’ve got some questions. Houston County Master Gardeners have designed a program that will provide you with answers.
Map showing precipitation totals across Georgia in July 2012. CAES News
July saw areas of above average rainfall, but also continuing drought in Georgia 08/08/12 Pam Knox
Drought conditions in most parts of the state stabilized in July, although there was an increase in exceptional drought in west-central Georgia due to the heat and lack of rainfall.
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Routines important for parents and children 08/06/12 Merritt Melancon
Children may rebel against set bedtimes or homework times when parents first introduce them, but that doesn’t mean they don’t crave structure.