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Mosquito larvae suspended on a water surface. CAES News
Mosquito larvae suspended on a water surface.
Watch out for mosquito baby boom
Georgia’s ongoing drought could produce a mosquito baby boom, says an expert with the University of Georgia. But homeowners can protect themselves and their families.
Georgia map shows only five counties not experiencing drought conditions as of June 25 CAES News
Georgia map shows only five counties not experiencing drought conditions as of June 25
Georgia slips into deeper drought
With June temperatures routinely hitting the 90s and little rain so far this summer, drought conditions have worsened across Georgia.
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UGA wash kills foodborne pathogens in minutes
University of Georgia researchers have developed an effective technology for reducing contamination of dangerous bacteria on food.
Augusta, Columbus and Savannah all broke their all-time December precipitation records. CAES News
Augusta, Columbus and Savannah all broke their all-time December precipitation records.
Georgia volunteers needed for rain gauge network
Georgia weather experts need precise, timely information on the amount of rain and when it falls across the state. With good access to the Web and rain gauges in hand, citizens can help.
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UGA students learn to protect U.S. food supply
Dead pigeons don’t usually attract much attention. But a few hundred of them infected with avian influenza and mysteriously found in several U.S. cities would cause, at the least, a media storm.
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Mundane studies keep safe, high-quality food on Georgia tables
You may not find research in fruit and vegetable diseases to be intriguing, but if you no longer had high-quality fresh food on your plate, you might change your mind. If federal earmark funding is taken off the table for America’s land-grant universities, the safety of our abundant food supply will suffer.
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UGA, green industry help Georgians conserve water
Drought is predicted for Georgia this summer. To help home gardeners, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and green industry experts put their heads together and developed tips Georgians can use to keep gardens green while saving water.
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Dangerous imports
In 2004, for the first time ever, the United States imported more food than it exported. If this trend continues, a University of Georgia expert predicts cases of foodborne illness will rise in the U.S.
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Pay bills now to avoid paying more later
If your cash ran out before your shopping list did, you probably relied on credit cards this holiday season. It’s time to develop a plan to tackle the debt before it grows out of control, says a University of Georgia financial expert.