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Topiary Herbs Shaping Up Nicely 04/22/96
If you've ever admired those closely cropped plants that form fanciful shapes called topiaries, Wayne McLaurin says you don't need a degree in horticultural art to get the same effect using herbs.
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Immunize Your Little Guys 04/15/96
Don't let the big tears and sad cries stop you, parents. Children need early vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta say you save $21 for every dollar you spend on the measles-mumps-pertussis vaccine.
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Veto Varmints 04/15/96
Rabbits, raccoons, deer, skunks and even bears often do their shopping in your produce department. These bushy burglars eat an estimated 20 percent of home garden vegetables.
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Prevent Odor Problems 04/15/96
If Georgia hog farmers don't control odors, their neighbors may raise a stink. It happened in North Carolina. Heavy summer rains flooded waste lagoons on some big hog farms in 1995. The state quickly made new laws to control how large and where lagoons could be.
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Georgia Pecans Hard to Fool (or Beat) 04/15/96
It's not easy to fool a pecan tree. And if pecan lovers will be equally hard to mislead, Georgia growers could be headed for a big year. "We didn't have any cold damage at all," said Tom Crocker.
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New Farm Bill Good News 04/08/96
Georgia farmers have a federal program again. But what does it mean? Congress passed the Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act March 28. The seven-year farm bill is a new deal for agriculture. It promises to bring an end to farm subsidies as the country has known them since the Great Depression.
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A Plain Little Bird 04/08/96
A little-known bird makes an interesting addition to your wild garden. You can attract it with some minor adjustments to your garden plan.
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U.S. Farm Exports Basking 04/01/96
The rest of the economy may fuss about export deficits or celebrate small successes. Farm exports, though, are basking in the big win: the 36th year of surpluses and a 10 percent increase in international sales.
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Rediscover Herbs 04/01/96
Herbs, and access to where they grew, once raised riches for spice-hungry nations. They may not be kingdom builders now, but they're hugely popular. People are rediscovering the many ways herbs can enhance their lives, from their foods to their landscapes.
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New Process-Control System 04/01/96
It began as a way to prevent upset stomach in space. Now it's making your food safer. The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System puts total quality management guidelines to work on your dinner.