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Blueberries sit in baskets at the UGA organic research farm. Photo taken July 23, 2008 in Watkinsville, Ga. CAES News
Freezing temperatures may reduce backyard blueberry crops 02/08/12 Paul Pugliese
With the recent warm winter weather, one of Georgia’s favorite crops, blueberries, could be at risk to freeze damage if a cold snap returns.
UGA senior research scientist emertitus Carl Jodan leads students on a walking tour of his farm. CAES News
UGA professor brings organic farming experience to classroom 02/08/12 Beth Gavrilles
Winter may be a relatively quiet season for many farmers in the Georgia Piedmont, but not for Carl Jordan. Jordan, the founder of Spring Valley EcoFarms, is busy preparing for his summer-long course on organic agriculture at the University of Georgia.
A redbud tree (cercis spp.) blooms during springtime on the UGA Griffin Campus CAES News
Select quality plants for your landscape 02/08/12 Michael J. Wheeler
Now is one of the best times to plant new additions to landscapes. Planting during cooler months gives trees and shrubs a better chance of getting established before the heat of summer hits.
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Jumpstart a spring garden by growing transplants indoors 02/06/12 Frank M. Watson
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent Frank Watson discusses how to jumpstart a spring garden by growing transplants indoors.
A team of UGA researchers created a new 'fracture putty' to speed healing of bone fractures. (L-R Steve Stice, Jennifer Mumaw, Erin Jordan, John Peroni.) CAES News
UGA discovery uses putty to repair broken bone in days not months 02/02/12 J. Faith Peppers
Broken bones in humans and animals are painful and often take months to heal properly. Studies conducted in part by the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Center researchers show promise to significantly shorten the healing time and revolutionize the course of fracture treatment.
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Students awarded grants for sustainability projects 02/01/12
Three University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences students are among six whom were recently awarded grants from the UGA Office of Sustainability. The grants, which come from the student-paid green fee, will fund projects aimed at advancing campus sustainability.
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IRS tax guide helps farmers plan for next tax season 02/01/12 Frank M. Watson
Poor tax planning can have you paying more to Uncle Sam and keeping less in your wallet. Farmers who want to prepare for next year’s tax return can turn to the Farmer’s Tax Guide.
Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin CAES News
Project raises funds for 4-H, increases subscriptions to ag publication 02/01/12 Capri Martinez
The Georgia Department of Agriculture and Georgia 4-H have joined forces to increase subscriptions to the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin while raising funds for Georgia 4-H clubs.
Agribusiness lawyer Nowell Berreth speaks at the Georgia Ag Forecast in Macon, Ga., on Jan. 23, 2012. CAES News
Georgia ag forecast predicts good year for peanut, pecan growers 01/30/12 Sharon Dowdy
Georgians can expect to pay more at the supermarket in 2012. This is good news for peanut and pecan farmers who can expect record prices for their crops.