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Send a taste of home to troops overseas
Millions of American soldiers will spend the holidays away from home. Many stateside family members will ship them tasty treats from home. A University of Georgia expert says to use caution when packing food and pay attention to shipping dates to make sure the gifts arrive on time and edible.
Photo of cooked turkey on a dinner table. CAES News
Photo of cooked turkey on a dinner table.
Holiday dinners are more than turkey
Thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner most often turn to turkey. “Last year’s bird was so dry. Perhaps we should try frying it this year.” But, there’s more to a memorable holiday meal than just the meat in the middle. Many family traditions are found in the trimmings.
An early-maturing pecan variety called Pawnee is harvested in an orchard in Crisp County, Georgia. CAES News
An early-maturing pecan variety called Pawnee is harvested in an orchard in Crisp County, Georgia.
Soggy summer dampens Georgia pecan harvest
A pecan-loving disease enjoyed Georgia’s wet summer weather and is now blamed for cutting what was expected to be a large crop, says a University of Georgia pecan specialist. But farmers still expect to have an “on” year.
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UGA Traffic Injury Prevention Institute awarded $836,470 grant
The University of Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute has been awarded an $836,470 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to continue its education and training programs in the areas of passenger safety education, young and senior driver education and community programming.
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How much is too much to gain when eating for two?
A pregnant woman must eat and drink more than normal to ensure the proper growth and development of her baby. The amount of weight to gain during pregnancy depends on body weight before pregnancy.
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Putting dairy cows out to pasture more profitable
Since early 2007, grazing-only dairies added 6,000 cows to Georgia’s herd. Another 8,000 cows will be added by the end of 2010. While the grazing dairy industry has expanded, the conventional dairy industry has shrunk.
Vendors set up at the Monticello Market Festival in the Square. CAES News
Vendors set up at the Monticello Market Festival in the Square.
Adding the 'ag' to 'tourism'
“It’s hard for rural merchants to compete with large chain stores in neighboring counties," said David Dyer of Monticello, who is interim head of the Georgia Agritourism Association. "So by having an attraction in a downtown area, not only do you build a sense of community, but it helps expand your market area.”
A bean plataspid crawls on the side of a home in northeast Georgia. CAES News
A bean plataspid crawls on the side of a home in northeast Georgia.
Kudzu-eating pest found in northeast Georgia
Researchers from the University of Georgia and Dow AgroSciences have identified a kudzu-eating pest in northeast Georgia that has never been found in the Western Hemisphere. Unfortunately, the bug also eats legume crops, especially soybeans.
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Turfgrass institute set for December
Turfgrass professionals will learn the latest about their industry from experts across the Southeast Dec. 9-10 during the annual Turfgrass Institute and Trade Show at the Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center in Duluth, Ga.

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