CAES Newswire

College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences UGA Cooperative Extension

Menu

Media Resources

Search for Stories

News Stories - Page 675

Plan Carefully Before Planting Landscape Posted on 02/08/01 by Mike Isbell

I realize it's not spring just yet, but I had a little spring fever creeping up on me recently. And with spring fever comes the urge to plant something. It happened to me, but before I could plant something, I had to get rid of something.

Plants Suffer, Too, From Summer Sunburn Posted on 02/08/01 by Dan Rahn

Those first hot days in the summer outdoors -- ah, remember the sunburn? Your garden plants may know the feeling.

Mad Cow Madness: More Fright Than Might Posted on 02/07/01 by J. Faith Peppers

A frightening report of "mad cow disease" dangers has reared its ugly head again. This time, the feared carrier is candy.

Tifton-based Agricultural Major Proposed at UGA Posted on 02/06/01 by Brad Haire

The University of Georgia's agricultural college is proposing a new major at its Tifton, Ga., campus to take advantage of research and extension expertise in new agricultural technologies.

What Do You Get When You Cross a Peanut and a Chip? Posted on 01/31/01 by Brad Haire

A University of Georgia researcher has found a way to combine two of the most recognizable figures of the snack world into one tasty treat. And chances are, you can't eat just one.

It's About Time to Plant Potatoes Posted on 01/31/01 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Some dedicated gardeners probably have already gotten their seed potatoes and have the rows ready. Potatoes are one of the first vegetables Georgia gardeners can plant each year.

Excuse to Buy Llamas Leads to Georgia First Posted on 01/31/01 by Sharon Omahen

Wallace King always wanted llamas on his Montezuma, Ga. farm. But he could never come up with a logical reason to buy some. King and his wife, Ila, found their logical reason to buy some when they began the state's first 4-H llama club.

Food Price Increases Hold Steady for 2001 Posted on 01/24/01 by J. Faith Peppers

The Consumer Price Index for all food increased 2.3 percent in 2000 and should rise about the same amount in 2001, say University of Georgia experts. After near-record growth last year, beef and pork price increases are expected to slow. Other food items should see only small increases.

Farmers Struggling to Feed Georgia Cattle Posted on 01/23/01 by

From a distance, you'd think the cows in Wesley Fiveash's Crisp County pasture have plenty of green grass to eat. You'd be wrong. A closer look shows a serious problem that could get worse.

Previous ... 670 671 672 673 674 675 676 677 678 679 ... Next

About the Newswire

The CAES newswire features the latest popular science and lifestyle stories relating to agricultural, consumer and environmental sciences as well as UGA Extension programs and services around the state.

Media Contacts

Maria M. Lameiras Managing Editor

maria.lameiras@uga.edu 706-542-3646

Josh Paine Marketing Specialist

jpaine@uga.edu 706-542-3208