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Scientists help manage waste, turn it into money Posted on 08/09/07 by Stephanie Schupska

Whether the chicken or the egg or calf or piglet came first, the waste stream always comes next. And with the meat and milk demand growing worldwide, waste can be a problem. But a U.S. and Mexican research and teaching team is turning it into money.

Exotic lotuses, turf, seeds, weeds on 'Gardening' Posted on 08/09/07 by Dan Rahn

Georgia's favorite gardener, Walter Reeves, looks at exotic flowers, turf tips, seeds and weeds on "Gardening in Georgia" Aug. 23 and 25.

DIY landscape workshop set in Griffin Sept. 13-14 Posted on 08/09/07 by Dan Rahn

Some folks want a pro to design their landscape. Others want to do it themselves, and the University of Georgia has a workshop designed especially for them Sept. 13-14.

Intense Georgia heat can be deadly for some people Posted on 08/09/07 by Dan Rahn

August has arrived in Georgia. With the temperature topping 100 degrees, in some places for several days in a row, the merciless heat can be dangerous for many people.

Health concerns mount with several days around 100 Posted on 08/09/07 by David E. Stooksbury

The impact of hot weather on human and animal health is cumulative and increases with the number of days without relief. Researchers have found a large increase in people and animals suffering major heat-related health problems beginning on the third day of a heat wave.

Drought worst yet in northwest, southwest Georgia Posted on 08/08/07 by David E. Stooksbury

Scattered showers and thunderstorms slowed Georgia's slide into deeper drought during June and July. While conditions deteriorated more slowly, northwest and southwest Georgia still slid into exceptional drought.

Drought driving Argentine ants into homes Posted on 08/02/07 by Sharon Omahen

Georgia's drought has had many effects. One little but truly annoying one is to drive Argentine ants indoors. University of Georgia experts say these ants are the ones that travel in trails into kitchens, offices and bathrooms.

Heard County to hold lamb show Posted on 08/02/07 by Stephanie Schupska

The seventh annual Heard County Lamb Show will begin at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Heard County Parks and Recreation Center facility in Franklin, about 60 miles southwest of Atlanta.

Muscadine field day set Aug. 16 in Tifton Posted on 08/02/07 by Brad Haire

Anyone interested in muscadine grapes, either to eat or to drink, should enjoy the Muscadine Cultivar Field Day Aug. 16 in Tifton, Ga.

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