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J. Scott Angle, dean and director of the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Science. CAES News
New farm bill must chart a new course, not go with the flow 05/27/10 J. Scott Angle
World population is swelling like a slow-moving tidal wave. In the past decade, the world’s population increased by almost 1 billion. Within the next four decades, experts expect the wave to grow by 50 percent, increasing to 9.4 billion people.
"Your Southern Garden" host Walter Reeves. CAES News
Mites and magnolias on 'Your Southern Garden' June 5 05/27/10
A panoply of pests call Southern gardens home. Learn to identify what’s bugging your plants on “Your Southern Garden” with Walter Reeves June 5 at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Fusarium wilt, a deadly fungal disease that lives in the soil, attacks a watermelon vine in a field in Berrien County. CAES News
Deadly watermelon plant disease lurks under Georgia soil 05/27/10 Brad Haire
Folks don’t like to spit watermelon seeds anymore, so Georgia farmers now grow seedless varieties. The switch has farmers fighting a deadly plant disease that likes seedless melons as much as consumers do.
Mariana Cruz of the International Potato Center in Lima, Peru, attends the 2010 DSSAT workshop on the UGA campus in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Farmers benefit from science-based virtual farming software 05/25/10 Sharon Dowdy
Farmville and Farmtown computer programs lets people pretend to be farmers. A program developed by university scientists lets researchers grow virtual crops, too, but in a real effort to advise farmers on how to save money and resources.
Sweet Vidalia onions in a basket at a roadside stand in Tattnall County, Ga. CAES News
Vidalia Onion crop good, in demand 05/20/10 April Reese Sorrow
After a soggy winter, spring and start to harvest, Georgia’s famous Vidalia Onion crop is hitting markets and looking good, according to a University of Georgia onion expert.
Yard bird art adorns a theme garden at the Georgia Research and Education Garden on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
State's public gardens are perfect vacation, day trip spots 05/20/10 Paul Pugliese
Looking for a low-budget vacation with lots of beautiful scenery? Consider visiting a public or historical garden.
"Your Southern Garden" host Walter Reeves. CAES News
Garden scents, water sense on “Your Southern Garden” May 29 05/20/10
Learn about native azaleas, pest-resistant roses and lawn irrigation on “Your Southern Garden” with Walter Reeves May 29 at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
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USDA has funds for farmers to install renewable energy systems 05/20/10
Farmers and rural small-business owners can now apply for more than $99 million in loan guarantees or grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to install renewable energy systems. Georgia’s allocation is $10 million for loans and almost $2 million for grants.
Tomato plant with tomatoes in various stages of ripeness CAES News
Tomato tree? 05/18/10 Sharon Dowdy
From the Chia Pet to the Topsy Turvy tomato planter, every year the newest wave of garden gadgets or plants hits the marketplace. One of the newest is the tomato tree. A University of Georgia expert advises home gardeners to do their homework before ordering one.