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Tomato time on ‘Gardening in Georgia’ April 11 Posted on 04/02/09 by J. Faith Peppers

As the last frost date nears, it’s almost time to plant tomatoes. On the April 11 episode of “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves,” host Walter Reeves visits Bonnie Plant Farms to see how millions of tomato plants are started each spring.

New professorship supports Georgia wine industry Posted on 04/02/09 by J. Faith Peppers

Georgia’s wine industry is growing fast, tripling its acreage in just the past five years. To provide the industry with the research and outreach it needs, the University of Georgia is expanding programs in viticulture and enology and establishing a new professorship.

Biofuel leftovers find new life in chicken feed Posted on 04/02/09 by Stephanie Schupska

In recent years, poultry farmers and the U.S. ethanol industry have been in an economic fight over corn, which is used to feed flocks and make biofuel. But there could be a viable solution. Biofuel leftovers can be turned into chicken feed.

2001 Calculated Soil Moisture Ranking

2001 Calculated Soil Moisture Ranking

March rain relieves Georgia drought Posted on 03/30/09 by David E. Stooksbury

An unusually wet March has brought major drought relief to north Georgia. Only the Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell basins are now in drought. The remainder of north Georgia is drought-free.

UGA to host stem cell therapies for spinal cord injuries workshop Posted on 03/26/09 by Rebecca Ayer

The second Spinal Cord Workshop will be held on Saturday, April 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Paul D. Coverdell Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Ga.

‘Gardening In Georgia’ season begins April 4 Posted on 03/26/09 by J. Faith Peppers

Starting April 4, Georgians can tune in to a new season of “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves.” The 10th season’s premiere show will include mail-order plants, azalea pruning and patio pond building.

Online training easily accessible Posted on 03/26/09 by Sharon Dowdy

Continuing education for employees is important. But in hard economic times, many business owners can’t afford to train their staff. A new series of online videos from the University of Georgia provides training for workers in the landscape industry, and it’s free.

Leaner, more healthful chicken Posted on 03/26/09 by April Reese Sorrow

By studying its body and genetic makeup, a University of Georgia geneticist wants to develop a chicken that converts its food into muscle mass, not fat, or simply one that is more healthful for consumers to eat.

Georgia’s best summer vegetables to plant at home Posted on 03/26/09 by Caroline Coarsey

Spring has arrived, and it’s time to start working on the summer vegetable garden.

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