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Uniquely Georgia Trees 09/08/97
Among Georgia's 200 native trees, a few are truly unique to the state. They grow from the flanks of Lookout Mountain to the banks of King's Bay, signifying power, the state's founding, tenacious survival and even a myth.
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Bugs Bite Cotton 09/01/97
Boll weevils don't bother Georgia cotton anymore. But farmers still have to battle insects. In fact, University of Georgia scientists say bugs have already taken a big bite out of this year's cotton harvest.
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Fine Little Ladybug 09/01/97
Of all the rude things a lady can do, eating her guests tops the list. Offering visitors less than their favorite snacks isn't too sociable, either.
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Soybean-hull Cattle Diet 09/01/97
When warm weather fades to cold, Georgia's green pastures will also fade, and cattlemen must prepare to feed their herds during the winter. University of Georgia experts say they should consider feeding their cattle soybean hulls.
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Renovate Your Landscape 09/01/97
Late summer is an excellent time to begin planning to renovate your landscape. By planning now, you'll be ready to take advantage of the best planting time in the fall.
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'Good Guys' Fight E. coli 08/25/97
Last Friday's massive recall of Hudson beef patties shows again that the deadly threat of E. coli 0157:H7 won't just go away. But a new University of Georgia study may have found a way to stop it at its source.
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Making Burgers Safe 08/25/97
While scientists work on ways to stop E. coli 0157:H7 contamination of food products, it's easy to protect yourself.
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Dog-days Heat Wave 08/25/97
A mid-August heat wave across Georgia had humans, plants and animals all wilting. But the heat isn't just uncomfortable. It can be dangerous.
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New Termite Baits 08/18/97
When termites are munching on your home, you'll try anything to get rid of the tiny destroyers. But a University of Georgia expert said newer isn't always better when it comes to termite control.
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Bugs Biting Lawns 08/18/97
Ah, summertime. The hot days, the dry grass. Sometimes the dying grass. But don't confuse grass dying from heat and lack of water with grass killed quickly by tiny insects' attack.