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Bush taps former UGA dean for REE under secretary Posted on 01/19/06 by J. Faith Peppers

President George W. Bush this week announced his intention to nominate Gale A. Buchanan to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education and Economics.

UGA Tifton students honored for service excellence Posted on 01/19/06 by Brad Haire

Seven University of Georgia students in Tifton, Ga., were honored for their community work during a national conference in Gainesville, Fla., Jan. 12-14.

New poultry text holds international appeal Posted on 01/19/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Gene Pesti looks at an international impact when he stares down at his new text, "Poultry Nutrition and Feeding." "The better educated producers are about poultry nutrition, the more efficient they will be and the lower the cost," he said. "And lower costs mean more food for people around the world."

Winter is prime time to prune some plants Posted on 01/12/06 by J. Faith Peppers

Winter doesn't offer a total break from garden chores. Now is a prime time to prune plants, but only if you need to, University of Georgia experts say.

Program awards students free PCs Posted on 01/12/06 by Sharon Omahen

Personal computers topped the Christmas wish list of many students this season, and, thanks to a Georgia 4-H program, 14 of them got their wish. Santa didn't have to a pay a dime.

From berries to cuttings, experts talk plants Posted on 01/12/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Bodie Pennisi and Paul Thomas promise purple hands, and it won’t be due to the cold. Those attending the “Plant Propagation from A to Z” seminar on Jan. 25 in Athens can expect hands-on fun, and that includes smashing berries for their seeds. The class may get messy, but attendees will go home with useable skills, seeds and trays of plant cuttings.

Hurricanes now hitting Vidalia onion farmers Posted on 01/12/06 by Dan Rahn

Last year's devastating hurricanes are hitting Vidalia onions now. The effect is troublesome at the moment, but the potential for Georgia growers is scary.

High costs will put squeeze on farm profits in '06 Posted on 01/12/06 by Brad Haire

Georgia farmers will likely have to spend more per acre to farm major row crops in 2006, say University of Georgia economists. They'll need to produce high yields to keep them out of the red.

Tackle holiday bills now Posted on 01/05/06 by Sharon Omahen

The holiday decorations are all packed away, the extra pounds are packed on and the bills will soon stuff your mailbox. If you overspent on credit cards this season, now's the time to buckle down and pay off those high balances.

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