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Urban Sprawl Meets Rural Smell in Face-Off Posted on 11/09/99 by J. Faith Peppers

As urban Georgia overflows into rural areas, social and environmental problems quickly arise. Also, the green spaces the urbanites moved out to enjoy, quickly disappear.

Knauft Presides Over CAST Posted on 11/05/99 by

CAES Associate Dean David Knauft has begun his term as president of the Council for Agricultural Science
and Technology.

Farmers Making Pine Plantations More Productive Posted on 11/04/99 by

Georgia tree farmers are growing trees faster to keep up with wood and wood-fiber demand in Georgia.

Black Gold Not Just Texas Tea Posted on 11/04/99 by J. Faith Peppers

Black Garden Gold is not Texas Tea --
oil, that is. It's compost. And it's magic for
many gardeners say University of
Georgia experts.

Grow a Cover Crop for Your Garden Posted on 11/04/99 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Cover crops conserve nutrients, support a high biological activity and produce a superior soil structure. When you plow them into the soil, they're sometimes called "green manures."

Reports of Rising Food Prices Make Market Watchers Jittery Posted on 10/27/99 by J. Faith Peppers

When the Department of Commerce announced a rise in the cost of consumer goods last month, speculation of a pending interest rate hike had market watchers jittery. Should they be? A University of Georgia economist says probably not.

'Trashy Farming' Catching On in Georgia Fields Posted on 10/27/99 by Dan Rahn

The beauty of Max Carter's farm is beginning to catch the eye of more than one beholder. The scruffy look of crops planted into the stubble of previous crops hides a simple success a growing number of farmers are embracing.

Overweight Children Becoming Newest Diabetes Patients Posted on 10/27/99 by

Less activity and less-than-healthy eating habits mean more kids than ever are overweight. And those same kids are more at-risk of getting the type diabetes that is found most commonly in overweight adults. Parents can cut the risk by helping children be more active and choose more healthful foods.

Fall a Great Time for Gardening Posted on 10/26/99 by Mel Garber

Fall is an exciting time for gardening. It may be our last chance to have fun in the garden until next spring. Fortunately, we can garden essentially year-round in Georgia. However, fall is the ideal time for many activities.

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