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4-H helps students improve writing test scores 07/07/09 Sharon Dowdy
For more than 100 years, Georgia students have learned leadership, character and public speaking skills through the 4-H program. Now, Georgia 4-H agents are working with teachers to use 4-H to improve students’ writing skills and test scores.
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Shop during the tax-free holiday 07/07/09 Sharon Dowdy
Georgia’s tax free holidays are July 30 through Aug. 2, and thousands of parents will no doubt take advantage of the tax savings. University of Georgia experts say you can save a lot more than the 6-percent state sales tax by taking advantage of the sales tax holidays.
Bright sunshine. CAES News
Hot weather kills people and animals 06/24/09 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
A Georgia summer can have periods of consecutive days with temperatures hovering around 100 degrees. These abnormally hot conditions, or heat waves, are dangerous.
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Georgia blueberry crop ripe, ready and robust 06/19/09
A late spring freeze followed by heavy rains were a blessing for some Georgia blueberry growers. But they brought more hard work to others, according to University of Georgia experts.
High-calorie drinks lined up in refrigerator. June 2009. CAES News
Milk or water still best thirst quenchers 06/18/09 April Reese Sorrow
With so many sports drinks, vitamin waters, energy drinks and specialty teas on the market, consumers may wonder which is best for them. An expert with University of Georgia says to be wary of them all and that milk and water are still the best thirst quenchers.
Stephen Welch of Kansas State University discusses the benefits of research collaboration during the Biological Systems Simulation Group meeting held May 11-13 on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Predicting crop outcomes 05/21/09 Sharon Dowdy
Top agricultural scientists from across the United States met in Georgia this month to discuss ways to help farmers increase profits, optimize yields, decrease inputs and manage crops based on local weather and soil conditions.
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Protect yourself from mosquito baby boom 05/07/09
Georgia’s drought kept mosquitoes, to a point, at bay. But an abundance of rain and warm weather has sparked dormant eggs to hatch. By the millions, adult mosquitoes are descending on Georgians all across the state.
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Volatile spring weather whips Georgia crops 04/23/09 Brad Haire
Torrential rains have flooded fields and freezing temperatures have shocked plants, turning spring into a roller-coaster weather ride for Georgia farmers.
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Rainwater finds new use as toilet water 04/23/09 Stephanie Schupska
“Most of our water demand could be supplied by harvested rainwater,” said Frank Henning, a former watershed agent with UGA Cooperative Extension. “It would be a win-win-win development. Rainwater harvesting can improve water conservation, reduce storm water problems and reduce the need to construct expensive reservoirs.”