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UGA irrigation technology studied in other states Posted on 09/21/06 by Brad Haire

A technology developed on the Tifton, Ga., University of Georgia campus that can help farmers improve yields and conserve water is now being studied in other states.

Let winter cover crops improve next year's garden Posted on 09/21/06 by Bob Westerfield

Fall is arriving at last. When the first frost wields the final blow to our summer vegetable bounty, many gardeners just let the plants die out and leave the soil exposed. But there's a much better idea.

Agricultural hall of fame adds new faces Posted on 09/21/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Two men who helped turn University of Georgia programs into powerhouses were inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame at the 52nd annual UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association Awards Banquet Sept. 15 in Athens, Ga.

Georgia-Florida Green Industry Updates Oct. 17-19 Posted on 09/21/06 by Dan Rahn

Anyone who makes a living with a nursery, greenhouse or landscape business needs to keep abreast of the latest new production or cultural practices, plants, products, pests and pesticides to stay competent and competitive. Fortunately, the University of Georgia makes it easy to stay up-to-date.

UGA to host animal waste roundtable Posted on 09/19/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Animal waste can be a valuable organic resource or a pollutant. Managing it right and applying the best technologies determine which it may be.

Georgia pastures recuperate with rain Posted on 09/14/06 by Brad Haire

Rains have perked up Georgia’s drought-parched pastures over the past few weeks. And cattlemen, who scrambled to sustain their herds this summer, are now storing up for the lean winter months.

Africa’s way out of poverty starts with farmers Posted on 09/14/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Instead of pouring emergency relief money into Africa, Pedro A. Sanchez says that America needs to be teaching Africans how to be self-sustainable. He'll share his ideas at this year’s D.W. Brooks Lecture at the University of Georgia at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 in Masters Hall of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education.

Program allows families to share, exchange culture Posted on 09/13/06 by Sharon Omahen

The Stubbs family spent their summer vacation the typical way: trips to Six Flags Over Georgia, Zoo Atlanta, Stone Mountain and a Braves’ game. Having Japanese student Chinami Irikura along, though, sometimes made it feel like their first trip.

Insectival = bug-filled festival Posted on 09/13/06 by Sharon Omahen

You don't have to be a contestant on a TV reality show to get up close and personal with Madagascar hissing cockroaches.

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