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Pruning class set
How to prune ornamentals and fruit trees will be the primary focus of a course set for March 5 on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga.
Peaches hang in a south Georgia orchard July 2009. This year's cold winter has benefitted the state's peach crop. CAES News
Georgia peaches, blueberries vulnerable to spring freeze
Georgia’s recent abnormally cold weather has been good for its developing peach and blueberry crops. But a warm spell now could cause blooms to emerge too soon.
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Cold Georgia winter leads to soaring heating demand
Since Dec. 1, Georgians have experienced abnormally cold and wet weather, resulting in very high heating demands across the state.
Charlie Brummer holds a container of soy beans in his lab in Athens. CAES News
UGA scientists move genomic research into the real world
University of Georgia plant breeders want to take genomic research from the laboratory and translate it into wide-spread use in plant breeding programs, particularly to develop better disease-resistant agricultural crops.
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Efficient fires start with seasoned wood
Safe, energy-efficient home heating fires begin with the right kind of firewood.
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Georgia Organics conference in Athens Feb. 19-20
Anyone who wants to learn more about organic agriculture, food or see a sustainable farm in action should attend the 13th annual Georgia Organics Conference and Expo in Athens, Ga., Feb. 19-20.
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Volatile October sets record temps in Georgia
Northern Georgia continued to see wet conditions as the southeastern part of the state dried in October. Several record high and low temperatures were set with an active weather pattern that sent both warm and cold fronts moving across the state.
Augusta, Columbus and Savannah all broke their all-time December precipitation records. CAES News
Georgia cities set rainfall records in December
Georgia ended 2009 on a cold, rainy note, setting several records for December across the state, including some annual records. Strong fronts brought severe weather, too.
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Georgia Ag Hall of Fame nominees sought
Each year, the University of Georgia pays tribute to outstanding Georgia agricultural leaders by inducting them into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame