Equally problematic is salt-water intrusion. The potential for a cap on agricultural water use in these regions is a viable threat to farmers. Litigation between Georgia s bordering states of Alabama, Florida and potentially South Carolina has created an immediate need to engage in policy research and design. Currently in the Eastern United States, a university program that focuses on agricultural water resource planning does not exist. This project combines the efforts of Georgia State University and Georgia Southern University in Statesboro.
Nematodes attack the roots of plants.
Mr. Kingston s funding efforts were critical and made a big difference. Vaccine development research is progressing quickly and is important to prevent further interstate spread of this serious disease.