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U. of Maryland administrator new UGA CAES dean Posted on 06/03/05 by Larry Dendy

An internationally known soil scientist has been named dean and director of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Georgia vegetables late, but in good supply Posted on 06/02/05 by Brad Haire

After a cool spring that delayed the growth of Georgia’s vegetable crop, harvest has started. Overall, the crop is plentiful and looks good, says a University of Georgia horticulturist.

Rock Eagle 50th b'day celebration planned Posted on 06/02/05 by Sharon Omahen

Past and present campers, counselors and friends of the Rock Eagle 4-H Center will gather this month to celebrate its 50th birthday. The celebration will start Saturday, June 25 at 1 p.m. in the center’s Talmadge Auditorium. A reception will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Sutton Dining Hall.

Two cattle marketing workshops set for summer Posted on 06/01/05 by Brad Haire

Beef cattle producers who want to better market their cattle should attend one of two workshops to be held June 30-July 1 in Florence, S.C., and July 27-28 in Tifton, Ga.

Vegetable garden care will improve summer harvest Posted on 06/01/05 by Bob Westerfield

As the days get hotter and drier, keep a watchful eye on your vegetable garden. Careful attention to a few details will help your garden produce a bountiful harvest all summer.

UGA scientists help Amerindians grow peanuts Posted on 05/26/05 by Brad Haire

University of Georgia farm experts are helping the Amerindians of Guyana grow peanuts better. They're trying to preserve the region's environment and provide a staple, moneymaking crop for the impoverished South American natives.

Melons of many types provide treats for taste buds Posted on 05/26/05 by Terry Kelley

Georgia is known for its watermelons. But other types of melons can grow here, too, to provide a different flavor for your taste buds. Cantaloupes are common, too. But there are many melons related to these that you may not have heard much about.

Summer, Asian tiger mosquito just around corner Posted on 05/26/05 by Elmer Gray

With summer just around the corner, nuisance populations of Asian tiger mosquitoes are soon to follow. One of Georgia's most common mosquito pests, the Asian tiger mosquito, thrives as temperatures rise.

DEET best, but not only viable mosquito repellent Posted on 05/26/05 by Elmer Gray

In mosquito repellents, the longtime standard DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) is still the most effective. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently added two new active ingredients to their guidelines.

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