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Athens, Ga., was blanketed in snow and then ice, much like the rest of north Georgia, on Jan. 9, 2011. The aftermath left homeowners and agribusinesses alike trying to dig out of the storm. CAES News
Winter storm brings icy delays to Georgia farmers 01/20/11 Stephanie Schupska
Severe winter weather struck Georgia last week. The dangerous mix of snow and ice that locked down much of the middle and northern parts of the state brought unusual winter worries to farmers in those regions.
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Center for Applied Nursery Research awards grants 12/09/10 Matthew Chappell
The Center for Applied Nursery Research, directed by the University of Georgia, Auburn University, University of Tennessee and University of Florida, announces its latest round of research funding.
University of Georgia research coordinator Lamont Sudduth points out the grafting spot on a Fraser fir shoot grafted to a Momi fir. CAES News
Georgia-grown Fraser fir Christmas trees on the horizon 12/02/10 Sharon Dowdy
When it comes to Christmas trees, Fraser firs top the list. But Georgia Christmas tree farmers can’t grow the tree due to the state’s mild winters, and must buy Frasers from North Carolina to sell to their Georgia customers. A University of Georgia horticulturist wants to change that.
As interest in local food continues to grow, more communities across Georgia have started farmers markets, like this one in Roswell. The University of Georgia's helping to meet the demand, too, with a certificate program in local food systems. CAES News
New UGA program focuses on local food systems 12/02/10 Stephanie Schupska
The University of Georgia hopes to bring gardening, fresh produce and nutritious food a little closer to the people who need it by first educating its students.
Spring-flowering bulbs CAES News
Bring springtime inside this winter through flowering bulbs 11/18/10 Sharon Dowdy
Flowering bulbs typically herald the coming of spring. By using a technique called “forcing bulbs,” you can enjoy many springtime bulbs during the winter, too.
Pecans lie on the ground beneath a pecan tree on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. Photo taken November 2009. CAES News
China's demand pushes pecan prices to historic highs 11/18/10 Brad Haire
Summertime drought hurt Georgia’s pecan crop, and now harvest is behind schedule. But there is one big bright spot: Pecan prices are currently the highest they have ever been, according to a University of Georgia pecan specialist.