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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 01/21/10 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
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 01/21/10 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
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 01/21/10 April Reese Sorrow
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.
Stack of seasoned firewood CAES News
Efficient fires start with seasoned wood 01/21/10 Paul Pugliese
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 01/21/10
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 01/20/10 Pam Knox
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 01/14/10 Pam Knox
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 01/14/10
Each year, the University of Georgia pays tribute to outstanding Georgia agricultural leaders by inducting them into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame
UGA Extension offices distribute radon test kits. CAES News
Radon invades homes, silently kills 01/14/10 April Reese Sorrow
Gail Dobbs has never smoked. But last spring her doctor diagnosed her with lung cancer. With help from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, the Walton County resident tested her home for radon and found her cancer may be caused by the air in her home.