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Droughtproof. 04/02/02
No one can predict how much rain the summer will bring. But it's likely that your outdoor water use will be rationed or banned entirely this summer. So to avoid a sudden panic when this happens, start droughtproofing your landscape now.
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Academic Step. 04/02/02
A new University of Georgia four-year degree to be offered in Tifton, Ga., is one step closer to becoming a reality. The degree was approved by the UGA curriculum committee Friday.
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Sweet Potatoes. 04/01/02
Everyone ought to grow sweet potatoes. The most nutritious (per unit eaten) of the vegetables we eat, they convert sunlight, moisture and a few minerals into one of nature's near perfect foods. And what other plant can lose up to 70 percent of its leaves with no effect on the yield?
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'Goat-a-Rama.' 03/28/02
The sixth Goat-a-Rama will be fun to many people attracted to the annual festivities April 6 in Tennille, Ga. But a lot of serious business will be going on during this one.
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Beef Field Day. 03/28/02
For the folks who raise cattle, Mountain Beef Cattle Field Day April 17 in Blairsville, Ga., will be just about a perfect world: a beautiful day in the mountains while learning more about raising cattle.
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Ag to Zoo. 03/28/02
Where can you train a tiny termite circus, see a white peacock, dig for "fossils" and watch giant pandas munch on bamboo? At Zoo Atlanta during the annual A to Z: Agriculture at the Zoo event.
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Waiting on Bill. 03/27/02
Georgia farmers will have to wait at least until the end of April to get the federal programs they need to make this year's final planting decisions, say University of Georgia economists.
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Lightning Rule. 03/26/02
Spring and summer in Georgia means thunderstorms and outdoor activities. In the United States, lightning kills more people than hurricanes or tornadoes. And using a simple "30-30" rule can help keep you safe during thunderstorms.
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Crop Care. 03/25/02
Anyone interested in growing a better canola or wheat crop should attend the University of Georgia's 2002 canola and wheat field days on any of three April dates.
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Weed Killers. 03/21/02
You've tried removing weeds by hand and preventing them with mulches and landscape fabrics. Your last line of defense is chemical control.