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Can or freeze? 07/23/08 April Reese Sorrow
Many Americans are trying to beat rising food prices by growing and preserving food at home. Food preservation may save money for some, but not for everyone, says a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension food preservation expert.
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Tough times 07/17/08 April Reese Sorrow
Food prices are up, and gasoline costs more than ever. Most paychecks have stayed the same, but there are ways to make them seem like they too are growing, says a financial expert with the University of Georgia.
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Prevent dropout 07/08/08 April Reese Sorrow
The decision to drop out of school has consequences that affect a student for life. It can hurt communities, too, say education experts with the University of Georgia. Parents should intervene early to keep kids on the right path to success.
Mosquito larvae suspended on a water surface. CAES News
Mosquito boom 07/03/08 April Reese Sorrow
Georgia’s ongoing drought could produce a mosquito baby boom, says an expert with the University of Georgia. But homeowners can protect themselves and their families.
Georgia map shows only five counties not experiencing drought conditions as of June 25 CAES News
Drought gets worse 06/26/08 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
With June temperatures routinely hitting the 90s and little rain so far this summer, drought conditions have worsened across Georgia.
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New technology 06/25/08 Terry Hastings
University of Georgia researchers have developed an effective technology for reducing contamination of dangerous bacteria on food.
Augusta, Columbus and Savannah all broke their all-time December precipitation records. CAES News
Volunteer rain collectors 05/15/08 Brad Haire
Georgia weather experts need precise, timely information on the amount of rain and when it falls across the state. With good access to the Web and rain gauges in hand, citizens can help.
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Agrosecurity 04/29/08 Stephanie Schupska
Dead pigeons don’t usually attract much attention. But a few hundred of them infected with avian influenza and mysteriously found in several U.S. cities would cause, at the least, a media storm.
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Federal funds needed 03/13/08 J. Scott Angle
You may not find research in fruit and vegetable diseases to be intriguing, but if you no longer had high-quality fresh food on your plate, you might change your mind. If federal earmark funding is taken off the table for America’s land-grant universities, the safety of our abundant food supply will suffer.