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Benefit of Low Grain Supply 03/11/96
Low grain supplies have buyers scrambling to make sure they'll have enough for their needs. A marketing expert said farmers should be scrambling, too, to lock in prices driven up by the shortage. "Grain stocks in the United States and globally are at very low levels," said George Shumaker.
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Attract Hole-nesting Birds 03/11/96
"We put up a nest box for squirrels, and a screech owl moved in. How do we run it off so we can have squirrels?"
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It's Wait-and-See for Georgia Peaches 03/11/96
The annual countdown to fresh, sweet, rosy peaches is on. But how much of the Georgia peach crop survived last month's deep freeze? "When you look at a crop that produces 10 times the number of flowers it can set fruit for, you never know," said Mark Collier.
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Paralympics Counting on 4-H'ers 03/11/96
When those inspiring athletes claim their Paralympic Games victories, they will celebrate under the watchful eyes of 70 Georgia 4-H'ers who volunteered to help with the Games.
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Workshops Help People 03/04/96
It seems perfect. * In south Georgia, many farmers look for a new moneymaking crop. * Around Atlanta, other workers look for career changes. (Often, layoffs force the issue.) * Meanwhile, greenhouse, nursery and landscape markets blossom. Thriving markets look made-to-order for people seeking promising business ventures.
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Early Cotton Prices Provide Incentive 03/04/96
Common folklore says the early bird gets the worm. Georgia cotton growers may not want the worms, but high prices provide plenty of incentive for early action.
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New CD-ROM 03/04/96
You just found some odd worms eating holes in your maple tree leaves. How do you know what they are? Until now, you could only search for an expert, visit the library or take a guess.
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Spring Gardening: Getting Ready 03/04/96
Now that spring is just around the corner, gardeners are eager to start planting. However, there are several important steps to take now to make this year's garden the best ever. First, make a garden plan that includes a list of vegetables and varieties you want, and how much of each the family needs.
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Plant Berries for Birds 02/26/96
Winter is when flocks of cedar waxwings and robins gorge themselves on winter berries. On the University of Georgia campus, these birds are now arriving en masse to feed on the black fruits of cherry laurel and red berries of American holly.
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Looking Hard for Soybean Seeds 02/26/96
Georgia farmers may have a rough time finding the soybean seed they want and need. The state's seed producers have only about half the preferred seed they need for 1996 planting.