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Headless fire ants can't bite Posted on 05/22/08 by Sharon Omahen

If you’ve ever been stung by a fire ant, you probably wished they’d all get sick and their heads would fall off. Agricultural scientists are working to do just that.

International attendance adds value to poultry workshop Posted on 05/22/08 by Stephanie Schupska

The one thing Stanley Kaye didn’t learn at the poultry workshop at the University of Georgia was how to protect his chicken houses from mortar attacks.

Hypertension hazardous, but controllable Posted on 05/21/08 by Allie Byrd

Hypertension is the most common chronic disease in the U.S. and is becoming a major health concern for Americans of all ages, says a University of Georgia specialist.

County Guide offers insight into communities Posted on 05/20/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Almost 6,000 people from Fulton County are serving time in state prisons. Quitman County has the highest per capita lottery ticket sales. And there are 962 chicken houses in Franklin County. All of this information and much more can be found in the 2008 Georgia County Guide.

Meat prices on the rise Posted on 05/15/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Food prices are reaching record highs as the summer “Grilling Season” hits full throttle on Memorial Day. Meat prices are stable now but will increase by Thanksgiving or Christmas, say University of Georgia economists.

South Georgia vegetable farmer honored by CAES Posted on 05/15/08 by Brad Haire

For his dedicated leadership to Georgia agriculture, Bill Brim, president of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, was given the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Medallion of Honor for Service at UGA graduation ceremonies in Athens, Ga., May 10.

Battle roots on next “Gardening in Georgia” Posted on 05/15/08 by Kristen Plank

Learn how to play in the dirt, relocate plants, fight bugs and a “root war” on “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” May 28 and 30.

Augusta, Columbus and Savannah all broke their all-time December precipitation records.

Augusta, Columbus and Savannah all broke their all-time December precipitation records.

Georgia volunteers needed for rain gauge network Posted on 05/15/08 by Brad Haire

Georgia weather experts need precise, timely information on the amount of rain and when it falls across the state. With good access to the Web and rain gauges in hand, citizens can help.

UGA researchers fight deadly game bird parasite Posted on 05/15/08 by Stephanie Schupska

They look like pinecones with feet. But the baby quail, pheasants and chukar partridges that wobble around the University of Georgia poultry science farm in Athens will help save game birds everywhere.

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