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Food prices decrease on lower energy costs Posted on 08/27/09 by April Reese Sorrow

A year ago, food prices were at record highs. Now, many products have hit rock bottom. Decreases in fuel prices and ethanol demand have impacted the consumer market for milk and meats.

UGA cotton and peanut field day Sept. 9 in Tifton Posted on 08/27/09 by Brad Haire

Anyone who wants to see firsthand the latest cotton and peanut research conducted by University of Georgia scientists should attend the annual UGA Cotton and Peanut Field Day Sept. 9 in Tifton, Ga.

Roots, shoots and trees on “Gardening in Georgia" Posted on 08/27/09 by J. Faith Peppers

Gardeners often get dirt under their fingernails. On “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” Sept. 5, Reeves gets mud up to his armpits. Tune in to find out how on Georgia Public Broadcasting stations Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Fossil finding new life as a landscape tree Posted on 08/27/09 by Pam Knox, Stephanie Schupska

Homeowners may soon be able to own a miniature version of a living fossil thanks to a University of Georgia horticulturist and his research team of high school students.

Ag jobs shine in tough times Posted on 08/25/09 by J. Scott Angle

Many parents, students and high school counselors across Georgia are beginning to study which schools, degree programs and careers offer the best opportunities in the marketplace and society. Agriculture is not only first alphabetically on many lists but also is at the top of the heap of good opportunity.

Let wildlife call your landscape home Posted on 08/20/09 by Bob Westerfield

It seems a little strange writing a landscaping article about attracting wildlife. I’ve spent much of my career telling folks how to keep critters out of their landscape.

Fall webworms feed on trees, leave mess behind Posted on 08/20/09 by Bob Westerfield

Spiders aren’t the only web-weavers. Fall webworms weave webs, too. Their webs, spun in shade trees and ornamentals, leave plants defoliated and landscapes unsightly.

Free publications online Posted on 08/20/09 by Amanda Swennes

If you’re looking for reliable, up-to-date, free information about how to prune your plants, or how to plant shade, apple or pecan trees, or how to protect your plants this winter, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension likely has a publication that will answer all of your questions.

Fall fire ant control Posted on 08/20/09 by April Reese Sorrow

Fire ants can ruin picnics and football games year-round. Treating fire ant colonies in the fall can help edge out future colonies, lessening the likelihood they’ll steal your chips or nip at your toes.

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