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Preserved For Conserve 01/05/00
The year 2000 Conservation Use valuation tables for land have been developed by the Georgia Department of Revenue. The benefit of conservation use valuation to the Georgia public is land preserved in farms and forests. That's good news for Georgians craving more open, green areas.
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Pick Peach Trees. 01/05/00
It's time to start thinking about planting fruit trees. Georgians start thinking peaches. January is usually a good time to put your favorite variety of peach in the ground. But before you plant, learn about several great new varieties available for some regions of the state.
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Hall of Fame. 01/01/00
2000 Nomination Form for Agricultural Hall of Fame.
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Brief Shutdown 12/30/99
In order to protect our servers from potential Y2K difficulties, in whatever form they may take, our Office of Information Technology is disconnecting the server that runs the CAES News Center. We don't expect any difficulties and plan to resume normal operation by Jan. 3. Thank you for looking to the CAES for information and answers to your questions!
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Precision Picking 12/23/99
In 1900, peanut farmers plodding in mules' tracks had a good idea what a particular spot of ground needed. In 2000, riding monstrous machines with computers and satellite receivers, they'll know that spot's needs even better.
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Asian Beetle Threat 12/23/99
The Asian longhorn beetle has infested and devastated maples, and other trees in New York, Long Island and Chicago, gaining entry by stowing away on packing crates and slipping through inspections at international ports. With Georgia's three major international ports in Savannah, Brunswick and the Atlanta airport, could the state's trees be in danger?
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Farm Crisis. 12/23/99
The current farm crisis is taking a toll on the health of Georgia's farm families. Financial and emotional pressures can be debilitating. Extension experts give coping advice.
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Plant a Little History. 12/22/99
In your next garden, why not plant some of the same seeds your great-grandfather might have planted.
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Drought Continues. 12/20/99
2000 is shaping up to be another dry year for Georgia.
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TSWV Fight 12/17/99
In the agricultural researchers' battles against the tomato spotted wilt virus, carried by salt-and-pepper-sized insects called thrips, the war never ends. But scientists and farmers enter the new century well armed.