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Winter weather OK with Georgia peaches, onions Posted on 12/10/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Georgia Vidalia onions and peaches need wintry temperatures to produce their best in spring and summer. So far, conditions have been excellent, say University of Georgia experts.

Cost to grow crops most in history Posted on 12/09/08 by Brad Haire

Row-crop harvest is winding down in Georgia. Farmers don’t know yet exactly how much corn, cotton, peanuts and soybean they’ve grown. But one thing is almost certain: This year’s row crops were the most expensive in history to produce.

Fresh trees liven up the holiday season Posted on 12/08/08 by Allie Byrd

Charlie Brown trees and brown needles don’t have to haunt you this holiday season. With the help of a few tips and tricks from the University of Georgia, your Christmas tree will be fresh long after the celebrating is over.

Sidebar: Christmas tree safety Posted on 12/08/08 by Allie Byrd

To keep your family and home safe this holiday season, take a few precautions when it comes to your Christmas tree.

BB gun safety Posted on 12/04/08 by Sharon Dowdy

In the movie “A Christmas Story,” Ralphie Parker wants only one thing for Christmas: a Red Ryder BB gun. He gets it, too. If your child is as determined as Ralphie, make sure he’s armed with the proper safety training, says a Georgia 4-H target sports safety expert.

Check your cooking staples Posted on 12/04/08 by April Reese Sorrow

As you start to prepare for the holidays, are you afraid to open your cupboard and look for those baking ingredients? Do you wonder if they are OK or should be thrown out? Do these items ever get too old?

UGA researchers looking to turn fruit into fuel Posted on 12/04/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Half of all the fruit grown in Georgia is never eaten by people or animals. It rots in the fields. A University of Georgia researcher says that spoiled fruit could fuel cars.

Properly winterize trees to keep them strong Posted on 12/04/08 by Kim D. Coder

As winter approaches it’s time to winterize pipes, cars and homes. Have you winterized your trees yet?

Have a happy lead-free holiday Posted on 12/03/08 by J. Faith Peppers

We often hear reports about lead in toys, electrical cords, holiday lights and artificial Christmas trees this time of year. Lead poisoning is very dangerous. Make every attempt to reduce exposure to lead hazards for you and your family.

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