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How students view time influences dropout rate Posted on 10/22/09 by Stephanie Schupska

In the struggle to keep students from dropping out of school, UGA researchers are finding that how a student views time and rewards play key roles in why some students quit on their educations.

Reduce breast cancer risk with healthier habits Posted on 10/15/09 by April Reese Sorrow

After lung cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. One in eight American women will be diagnosed at some point in her life. Some risk factors associated with breast cancer cannot be controlled, such as family history, genetics and age, but diet and lifestyle habits are risk factors that can be modified.

Orange Bulldog is an improved pumpkin variety developed from germplasm collected in the jungles of South America with greater levels of resistance to viruses than conventional pumpkins. Those original seeds yielded a long flat pumpkin, not one that lends itself to jack-o'-lanterns. So, George Boyhan, Gerald Krewer and retired UGA horticulturist Darbie Granberry made improved selections for adaptation to Georgia conditions. Orange Bulldog made its debut in 2004. Orange Bulldog consistently produced yields of 13,000 to 20,000 pound per acre in north and South Georgia. Photo George Boyhan holding immature pumpkin taken October 2009.

Orange Bulldog is an improved pumpkin variety developed from germplasm collected in the jungles of South America with greater levels of resistance to viruses than conventional pumpkins. Those original seeds yielded a long flat pumpkin, not one that lends itself to jack-o'-lanterns. So, George Boyhan, Gerald Krewer and retired UGA horticulturist Darbie Granberry made improved selections for adaptation to Georgia conditions. Orange Bulldog made its debut in 2004. Orange Bulldog consistently produced yields of 13,000 to 20,000 pound per acre in north and South Georgia. Photo George Boyhan holding immature pumpkin taken October 2009.

UGA pumpkin variety grows well for Georgia farmers Posted on 10/15/09 by April Reese Sorrow

Heading to a local pumpkin patch to pick the season’s best is a time-honored fall family activity. Thanks to University of Georgia researchers, a better, Georgia-specific pumpkin is available for carving or baking.

Master Gardeners celebrate 30 years in Georgia Posted on 10/15/09 by April Reese Sorrow

This fall marks the 30th anniversary of the Master Gardener program in Georgia, and Master Gardeners gathered recently to celebrate the occasion by volunteering their skills at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, located near Buford.

Georgia/Florida green industry updates Posted on 10/15/09 by Stephanie Schupska

On Nov. 17, Georgia green industry professionals can learn the latest on their industry via a video conference workshop at five locations across the state.

Pickin' up pawpaws - a yummy garden chore Posted on 10/14/09 by Arty Schronce

Pawpaws (Asimina triloba) are more likely to grow in bottomland with deep soil than on higher and drier sites. They send up suckers and form a small colony of trees, or a “patch.” It’s is the largest fruit native to temperate North America and has a soft consistency.

Contenders sought for ag stewardship award Posted on 10/13/09 by Brad Haire

Nominees are currently being sought for the 5th annual Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award. For the past four years, Gov. Sonny Perdue has recognized those that are not only making a living from their lands, but also using the latest, innovative techniques to protect it for future generations.

Georgia peanut harvest looks promising Posted on 10/09/09 by April Reese Sorrow

Peanut harvest is underway in Georgia, and farmers are on track to set record-breaking yields for the state, say University of Georgia peanut experts.

2009 D.W. Brooks Awards announced Posted on 10/08/09 by Sharon Dowdy

A University of Georgia horticulturist, weed specialist, atmospheric scientist and county agent were honored for their work Oct. 6 in Athens, Ga., during the annual D.W. Brooks Lecture and Faculty Awards for Excellence ceremony.

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