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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Fix Flea Problems 03/17/97
Don't wait until it's too late. Fix feisty flea problems now before they infest Fluffy and Fido.
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Dress for Safety 03/17/97
It's that time of year again. The flowers and trees are all coming back to life. And so are the weeds. If your response to the weeds is to grab your pesticide sprayer and get to work, slow down. The weeds can wait while you dress for the occasion.
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Biotech Breakthrough 03/10/97
In past years, Georgia farmers had a tough row to hoe in many crops in fighting the deadly tomato spotted wilt virus. Now, new technology can give them an edge in managing the virus.
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Hope of a Happy Harvest 03/10/97
They aren't even thinking about celebrating yet in Vidalia onion country. The last days of winter, and even the first of spring, have dealt some cruel blows to this sweet Georgia crop before.
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Last Frost of Spring 03/10/97
Getting your garden off to an early start is fun and rewarding. The fun part is helping your plants outmaneuver Mother Nature and grow better and faster with your help than they could on their own.
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Seat Belt Teacher 03/10/97
Some lessons are best learned by example. That's why the Ford Motor Company is donating a 1995 Ford Ranger XLT pickup to the Occupant Safety Education Program.
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Carin' for the Green 03/03/97
Faith and begorra, 'tis almost time for the wearing o' the green. St. Patrick's Day (March 17), a traditional Irish religious day, translates to parties and parades in Georgia. But one tradition holds true on both sides of the Atlantic: shamrocks.
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Find a Lucky Clover 03/03/97
When Paul Thomas was 10 years old, his grandmother told him a secret. "She taught me how to find a four-leaf clover," said the horticulturist with the University of Georgia Extension Service. "Her techniques on how to collect them have been passed down from generation to generation. It's great fun to do."
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St. Patrick's Feast 03/03/97
On St. Patrick's Day, Irish descendents around the world come together to celebrate their heritage. The festivities usually center around the traditional feast
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Sex Secrets of Catfish 03/03/97
U.S. doctors have used ultrasound for years to keep track of an unborn baby's size and development. More recently they use it to identify organs and diagnose diseases. Now farmers use it on fish.