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U.S. currency and credit cards. CAES News
U.S. currency and credit cards.
The path to financial stability starts with small steps
The new year is an opportunity for do-overs, fresh starts, and new beginnings. People often use the new year as motivation to quit a bad habit, lose weight, start a new exercise regimen or gain control of their finances.
Colquitt County 4-H'ers Joe Wiggins and Ashley Carroll display the pop tabs their county collected. CAES News
Colquitt County 4-H'ers Joe Wiggins and Ashley Carroll display the pop tabs their county collected.
4-H'ers collect pop tabs, blue jeans and coloring books to learn generosity
Aluminum can pop tabs are tiny, but when they are collected by Georgia 4-H’ers all over the state, they can have a huge impact. This year, 4-H’ers collected more than 13,000 pounds of pop tabs, resulting in an $8,400 donation to the Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire in Savannah, Ga.
UGA researcher Andy Paterson CAES News
UGA researcher Andy Paterson
UGA helps sequence the cotton genome
University of Georgia researchers, working with representatives from most of the world’s major cotton-producing countries, have led the description of the first “gold-standard” genome sequence for cotton.
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Radon is a silent, invisible killer in Georgia
Radon is tasteless, odorless and invisible, but the radioactive gas still kills more Americans every year than drunk driving. It is the most common cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and causes about 21,000 deaths a year.
While cities and urban water supplies have not been as impacted by Georgia's current drought, middle Georgia farmers have seen more severe impacts than during Georgia's historic 2007-2009. CAES News
While cities and urban water supplies have not been as impacted by Georgia's current drought, middle Georgia farmers have seen more severe impacts than during Georgia's historic 2007-2009.
“Quiet” drought is worse in some areas than 2007-2009 drought
The current drought in Georgia has caused significant problems for farmers in central Georgia and other areas of the state, but a lack of impact on the state’s larger cities and drinking water supplies has kept it off most Georgians’ radar.
The 2013 Ag to Port Ag Forecast will focus on Georgia's agricultural exports. CAES News
The 2013 Ag to Port Ag Forecast will focus on Georgia's agricultural exports.
Local speakers to bring international trade home at UGA's 2013 Ag Forecast
For farmers, the decision to start exporting their products can be daunting or even down right confusing. UGA’s 2013 Farm to Port Ag Forecast economic outlook series will feature local producers and business people who will share how they broke into the export market and the benefits they’ve seen since making the leap.
A hyper-efficient irrigation system developed by researchers from UGA and other universities was recently recognized with nomination for the Katerva Awards, which recognize collaboration and innovation. CAES News
A hyper-efficient irrigation system developed by researchers from UGA and other universities was recently recognized with nomination for the Katerva Awards, which recognize collaboration and innovation.
UGA researchers nominated for international sustainability award
Agriculture uses about 70 percent of the world’s fresh water supply, but a growing population’s increasing demand for drinking water means farmers need to learn how to do more with less water.
Madison County Extension Agent Adam Speir talks to cattle farmers at recent field day demonstrating a solar-powered wells for cattle. CAES News
Madison County Extension Agent Adam Speir talks to cattle farmers at recent field day demonstrating a solar-powered wells for cattle.
Solar-powered well pumps helping GA farmers protect cattle, water quality
University of Georgia researchers are hoping solar-powered wells will help preserve water quality and cattle health on isolated Georgia cattle farms.
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The holidays are a great time to foster generosity in children
How many of you remember getting “big money” during the holidays from a favorite aunt or uncle or maybe a Godparent.