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Grace Wipple of McDonough, Ga., was one of the 2010 first place winners at Georgia 4-H State Congress. CAES News
State winners highlight 68th State 4-H Congress
Honors were given to 4-H scholarship winners, leadership winners and event winners. Those participating in project achievement are competing for a chance to represent Georgia at the National 4-H Congress in November.
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UGA to create new Master's program in biomanufacturing
The University of Georgia was awarded federal stimulus funding to launch a new program to meet the workforce needs of Georgia’s growing biotechnology industry.
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Abnormally dry conditions return to parts of Georgia
The current La Niña pattern is associated with dry and warm winters across much of the Southeast.
A yellow koi swims in a backyard water garden CAES News
Creating a budget-friendly water garden
A water garden filled with plants, brightly colored koi and goldfish doesn’t have to break the bank. A University of Georgia expert offers tips on creating a water garden on a budget, but says you’re still going to have to pay sweat equity.
Immature squash bugs feast on the leaf of a yellow squash plant CAES News
Pest control is more than just spraying chemicals
Many home landscapers and gardeners see pests eating their azaleas or tomatoes and immediately grab a chemical pesticide for defense. A University of Georgia expert says using a combination of pest control methods is a better option for your plants and the environment.
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Summer weather treats Georgia row-crops well
Rain has hit on target and temperatures have been reasonable. So far, Georgia row-crops like what they’ve been getting.
Five-leafed clover covers this plant with a little extra luck. CAES News
UGA plant breeder takes luck out of finding four-leaf clover
Wayne Parrott has answered a question that has stumped plant breeders for the past century: Why do some white clover plants have four leaves?
The early summer following an El Niño winter climate pattern – like we had this past winter -- is typically warmer and drier than normal. With the warmer temperatures and drier-than-normal conditions, soil moisture will quickly decrease over the next two months. CAES News
Summertime heat hits Georgia hard
The heat was on in Georgia in June. And pop-up thunderstorms scattered rainfall and wind damage across the state.
It's beetle time: Young students learn to appreciate insects through hands-on learning. CAES News
From insects to projects, hands-on activities help students learn
University of Georgia entomologist Marianne Robinette gently places Rosie the tarantula in the student’s hands. Rosie has been traveling from middle schooler to elementary students for the past few hours, stopping for the occasional break in her plastic terrarium.