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The winning University of Georgia team stand with professor Rob Shewfelt, far left, and assistant professor Ron Pegg. They are, left to right, Amudhan Ponrajan, Winnie Lim, George Cavender, Jessica Highsmith and Kathryn Acosta. CAES News
Student food scientists win national title 07/29/10 Stephanie Schupska
The University of Georgia can add a new national title to its academic lineup. At a university often known for its sports, it was food science students who brought home top honors on July 19 at the annual international Institute of Food Technologists conference held in Chicago.
South Georgia students and teachers learn about invasive species, like this climbing fern, at a recent course in Tifton. CAES News
High school students, teachers get schooled on invasive species 07/23/10 Erin Griffin
High School students and teachers from all over south Georgia gathered in Tifton earlier this month to learn more about invasive species and what to do if they see them.
Produce on sale at the 2010 Athens Farmers Market. CAES News
Buying local: good Georgia trend 07/22/10 April Reese Sorrow
Matthew Roher, chef and owner of Cha Bella restaurant in Savannah, says local is better, and he wants to connect Georgians to local producers of fine food.
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 07/22/10 J. Faith Peppers
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 07/22/10
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 07/21/10 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
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 07/20/10 Sharon Dowdy
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 07/15/10 Sharon Dowdy
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 07/15/10 Brad Haire
Rain has hit on target and temperatures have been reasonable. So far, Georgia row-crops like what they’ve been getting.