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Sweeter melons? 04/29/04
Cool, dry weather in early spring slowed the growth of Georgia's watermelon crop. But it's expected to recover quickly. And the melons may even be a little sweeter than normal by harvest time.
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Presidential honors 04/29/04
President Bush honored some Georgia high school 4-H members April 22 in Washington, D.C., for projects that helped educate their community and preserve natural resources.
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New law for child safety 04/28/04
A new law in Georgia will require children 5 years old and younger to be secured in a child safety seat while traveling. The bill has been passed by both Houses in Georgia and will become law and go into effect July 1 if Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signs it.
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Mexico reopens borders 04/28/04
Mexican officials notified the United States Department of Agriculture in early April of new requirements for importing selected variety meats, veal and tallow into their country.
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Looking at global warming 04/27/04
What global warming will really do to farm crops isn't a speculative study for some scientists. On a tiny scale in Georgia, they're seeing the effects for themselves.
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Chicken litter study 04/22/04
Scientists may need to reexamine assumptions about the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia. They found that poultry litter -a ubiquitous part of large broiler operations - harbors a vastly larger number of microbial agents that collect and express resistance genes than was previously known.
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Something's [less] fishy 04/22/04
University of Georgia scientists have developed a form of omega-3 fish oil that's easier for people to absorb and leaves no fishy aftertaste.
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Water wise 04/22/04
Georgia's dry again. But that doesn't mean your landscape has to suffer if water restrictions are mandated this summer. You just need to know your home irrigation system and how to water wisely.
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Tybee tides 04/21/04
Among the childhood joys for Bob and Maxine Hubbard Burton of Athens were the fun and friendships of the 4-H program and attending 4-H summer camps.
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Hanging baskets 04/20/04
In the old days, hanging baskets contained only one type of plant. But in recent years, mixed baskets have become popular. This "instant garden" look appeals to beginning gardeners and longtime hobbyists alike.