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Drought Persists. 06/30/99
Despite recent rains, extreme drought conditions returned to central Georgia last week. The southern third of the state is still in severe drought. The rest of the state, except the northwest, is having mild to moderate drought. Conditions are near normal in the northwest.
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Mosquito Killers. 06/29/99
It's summertime, and the mosquitoes are busy. So are all the people who want to sell you ways to keep them away. On "The Georgia Gardener," host Walter Reeves will show you good ways, the worthless and the in-between.
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Crop Killer. 06/29/99
In the midst of their worst losses ever to tomato spotted wilt virus, Georgia tobacco growers need some good news about this killer disease. And University of Georgia scientists are certain they have it. Help, they say, is on the way.
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Mixed Nuts. 06/29/99
The $430 million Georgia peanut crop is doing well in some fields and poorly in others, say University of Georgia experts. "How well the peanut crop is doing depends entirely on where the rain fell," said John Beasley, an Extension Service agronomist with the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
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Better Bones. 06/25/99
Reducing sodium intake has long been recommended for those with high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. New information has University of Georgia nutrition experts suggesting that it may also help prevent bone loss and osteoporosis.
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Flea Flaker. 06/24/99
As drought gets a grip on most of Georgia, it also gets a death grip on fleas. "Immature fleas are very sensitive to dehydration," said Beverly Sparks, a University of Georgia Extension Service entomologist. "They can't withstand extended periods of high heat and low humidity."
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Crape Myrtle. 06/24/99
Crape myrtles thrive on sun and heat, with which we are blessed in great abundance. These "lilacs of the South" are spectacular when in bloom, with bold, bright colors. And no matter what your garden space, you can find a crape myrtle to fit.
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State 4-H Winners. 06/21/99
Georgia 4-H'ers accented the positives as 46 of the state's teen-agers emerged from project competition to be named state winners during the 57th annual State 4-H Congress in Atlanta June 14-17. "In a year filled with chaos and violence, it's good to be with hundreds of young people involved in positive activity," said Roger C. Ryles, state 4-H program leader.
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Lawn Irrigation. 06/18/99
When you're only allowed a few hours for outdoor watering, knowing how much water to give your lawn is important. University of Georgia experts say homeowners normally water their lawns too much and too often.
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Marinated Meat. 06/18/99
For food processors who want to be up-to-date on the latest developments in marinated meat and poultry products, University of Georgia food scientists will conduct a "Poultry and Meat Marination Technology Shortcourse" July 12-13 in Athens, Ga.