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Weather Bugging Crops 04/21/97
It's still early in the planting season on Georgia farms, with most of the cotton and peanuts still to be planted. But crops already in the fields -- especially wheat, corn and tobacco -- are running into early trouble. "The mild winter and mild, dry spring have led to increased insect populations," said Randy Hudson.
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Well Water Safe 04/21/97
For the many Georgia families who rely on private wells for drinking water, no news is good news. And the good news is that a recent well-water testing program has found few problems. "Most wells are OK in terms of their drinking-water quality," said Tony Tyson.
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Safe, Sweet Strawberries 04/14/97
Georgia's strawberry crop is in. Don't let the recent food scare keep you from picking and eating these scrumptious specimens. "The Georgia strawberry crop is one of the most sanitary crops I know of," said Gerard Krewer.
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Sweet Georgia Carrots 04/14/97
When you think of carrots, the word "sweet" may not immediately come to mind. Unless you're crunching on a Georgia carrot. "Carrots are a fairly new crop to Georgia," said Terry Kelley.
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Eastern Tent Caterpillars 04/14/97
Some tiny homesteaders are attracting attention these days as they pitch their silken tents in trees all over Georgia. "What you're seeing are most likely eastern tent caterpillars," said Dan Horton.
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Safe Water Worth More 04/14/97
Georgians are willing to pay monthly water bills $10 higher if the result is safer drinking water. That's one of the findings of a survey by University of Georgia agricultural economist Jeff Jordan.
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Ambrosia Beetles Attack 04/07/97
Do trees in your landscape look like toothpick holders at restaurants? If so, they may be under attack by Asian ambrosia beetles, which aren't exactly nectar from the gods.
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Chefs Know Herbs 04/07/97
What's the difference between a cook and a chef? In a word: herbs. "A chef knows the difference between culinary and fragrant herbs and uses them flagrantly in cooking," said Wayne McLaurin.
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Clean Tots' Toys 04/07/97
As children laugh and play in the sunny spring, many are sneezing and wiping their runny noses or eyes. Springtime pollen can cause allergy problems for everyone. Youngsters, however, may be less careful when and how they take care of their problems, especially while they play. And when children play together or share toys, they can easily pass germs along to their friends.
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Ancient Tree Flowers 04/07/97
The spring you see and smell had its roots in an ancient forest. Georgia's trees tell many stories of success and failure, an ecological heritage that has sheltered humans from climate and poverty.