University of Georgia
UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Peaches
Menu
Close
Search

News Stories - Page 459

CAES News
Germ season 08/23/07 Stephanie Schupska
Whether a child’s been back at school three weeks, three days or three hours, germs are multiplying. And with the added stress of a new school year, children are more likely to get sick.
CAES News
Canned 08/16/07 Stephanie Schupska
Not every food brand has its own canning and packing facility. Neither does every supermarket or grocery brand. This was clear in two recent canned-food recalls for Castleberry’s and Lakeside Foods.
CAES News
Unsafe imports 08/09/07
A University of Georgia expert says the challenges in ensuring a safe U.S. food supply will continue to grow to unprecedented heights unless solutions are provided quickly.
CAES News
Sediment fingerprinting 07/26/07
When it storms, sediment spills into the North Fork Broad River. It has hurt the river for decades. Scientists want to know the source of the sediment so it can be controlled. The remains from nuclear fallout can help them do it.
CAES News
Cleaning rainwater 07/26/07 Stephanie Schupska
From motor oil to bird droppings, pollutants have to go somewhere when it rains. Usually it’s a quick trip to a nearby stream, river or lake. But it doesn’t have to be.
CAES News
Water woes worsen 07/19/07 J. Faith Peppers
This year’s extreme, extended drought added an exclamation point on the decades-long issue of water supply and use in Georgia. Despite recent, light rains, there’s no end in sight. UGA experts are stepping up efforts to help Georgians cope.
CAES News
Prepackaged lunches 07/11/07 Dan Rahn
Prepackaged lunches are just so convenient and so appealing to kids. But are they nutritious? Are they a good buy? For that matter, are they really easy for your child to take to school? No, no and no, says a University of Georgia nutritionist.
CAES News
Cattlemen's choices 06/28/07
Georgia’s extreme drought has devastated pastures, and hay supplies are all but gone. Cattlemen are struggling to feed their herds. University of Georgia experts are working to educate them on how to weather the situation better.
CAES News
Agrosecurity certificate 05/17/07 J. Faith Peppers
For generations, Americans have had the luxury of giving very little thought to the safety of their food supply. They could eat in peace. Now, it will likely take an educated work force to keep it that way. The University of Georgia has added a new agrosecurity certificate program to focus on the issue.