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Defeating Chinese privet on “Gardening in Georgia" Posted on 07/03/08 by Kristen Plank

As important as weather and water, a gardener needs tools to get the job done. Walter Reeves unearths the right ones on the next “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” July 9 and 12 on Georgia Public Broadcasting stations Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Teaching turtle returns to the wild Posted on 07/03/08 by Sharon Omahen

Ten years ago on Jekyll Island, two loggerhead turtle hatchlings were trapped in their nest on the beach and unable to get to the water. Georgia Graves saw them, rescued them, named them Bob and Dylan and brought them to the Georgia 4-H center on the island.

Algae holds promise as biofuel Posted on 07/03/08 by Stephanie Schupska

Algae - the stuff that clouds swimming pools, mucks up ponds and clings to boat sides and buoys - can produce more than 2,000 gallons of oil per acre a year.

UGA’s bioenergy research featured in D.C. Posted on 07/03/08 by Stephanie Schupska

From bicycle-powered light bulbs to algae bubbling in plastic bags, 30 universities showed off their biofuels research under a circus-size tent at the second annual Bioenergy Awareness Days in Washington June 19.

Georgia map shows only five counties not experiencing drought conditions as of June 25

Georgia map shows only five counties not experiencing drought conditions as of June 25

Georgia slips into deeper drought Posted on 06/26/08 by David E. Stooksbury

With June temperatures routinely hitting the 90s and little rain so far this summer, drought conditions have worsened across Georgia.

Sunbelt Expo Field Day set for July 8 Posted on 06/26/08 by Sharon Omahen

Farmers can see firsthand the latest seed varieties, chemicals, irrigation and precision agriculture technology at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga., July 8.

Georgia’s watermelon crop sweet, smaller Posted on 06/26/08 by Allie Byrd

Independence Day celebrations include fireworks, cookouts and, often, big slices of ripe, juicy watermelon. Georgia’s melon crop is sweet but smaller this year. Prices will be slightly higher.

Clean produce with water and 'elbow grease' Posted on 06/25/08 by Sharon Omahen

Regardless of fresh-food contamination scares, produce lovers should always thoroughly wash their food. It won’t guarantee that it’s safe, but it helps, say University of Georgia experts.

UGA wash kills foodborne pathogens in minutes Posted on 06/25/08 by Terry Hastings

University of Georgia researchers have developed an effective technology for reducing contamination of dangerous bacteria on food.

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