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Pine tree snapped in half by winds. CAES News
Downed trees 12/10/09 Sharon Dowdy
Heavy winds whipped across central Georgia Dec. 8, waking homeowners and leaving downed trees and limbs behind. Strong weather is common in Georgia, and so is cleaning up after it. But there’s a way to do it safely and wisely, say University of Georgia Cooperative Extension expert.
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Buyer quits Ga. tobacco 10/29/09
In an industry slowly fading in Georgia, tobacco growers got a recent kick in the pants when their major purchaser announced it would no longer buy from them.
Irrigation system working in a field. CAES News
Farm-water forecast 09/03/09
A recent University of Georgia report shows that Georgia farmers will need 20 percent more water to grow their crops in the next four decades. They’ll need it to meet increased food demand and to compete globally.
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Bioenergy Conference 08/13/09
No single renewable energy source, such as biofuel, solar or wind, will break the country’s massive dependence on foreign oil.
Bright sunshine. CAES News
Heat wave 06/24/09 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
A Georgia summer can have periods of consecutive days with temperatures hovering around 100 degrees. These abnormally hot conditions, or heat waves, are dangerous.
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Reuse your water 04/23/09 Stephanie Schupska
“Most of our water demand could be supplied by harvested rainwater,” said Frank Henning, a former watershed agent with UGA Cooperative Extension. “It would be a win-win-win development. Rainwater harvesting can improve water conservation, reduce storm water problems and reduce the need to construct expensive reservoirs.”
Cracked Georgia clay signals lack of rain. CAES News
Drought de jau vu 02/25/09 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
Due to an abnormally dry January and February, drought conditions have returned to much of Georgia. And it could get worse.
Peaches hang in a south Georgia orchard July 2009. This year's cold winter has benefitted the state's peach crop. CAES News
Frost monitor 01/29/09 April Reese Sorrow
In Georgia, you can pretty much count on cold weather from October to March. People can protect themselves by staying indoors or wearing warm clothes. It’s not as easy for crops. Accurate temperatures and weather readings are vital to farmers.
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.