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Georgia Tobacco Commission vote deadline March 28 Posted on 03/12/07 by Brad Haire

Georgia tobacco growers have been mailed ballots and asked to vote on whether to keep the Georgia Tobacco Commission. To be counted, ballots must be postmarked by March 28.

Scientists seeking help locating invasive plants Posted on 03/08/07 by Brad Haire

Wisteria along the roadside, privet so thick it chokes out everything, kudzu everywhere -- where have you seen those things?

Series brings lunch, gardening together Posted on 03/08/07 by Stephanie Schupska

Whether you have got buds poking their heads through last year’s leaves or a perfectly groomed yard, the University of Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture has classes for you. And you don’t even have to drive to Griffin, Ga.

Invasive Plant Control Workshop March 21 in Athens Posted on 03/08/07 by Dan Rahn

By their very nature, invasive exotic plants become obvious to everybody. And once you see these pest plants' potential to overtake large areas, you want to know more about how to control them. The Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council wants you to know, too.

Think safety, efficiency when spraying pesticides Posted on 03/08/07 by Niki Newberry

When this year's pests invade your yard, keep safety in mind before you start spraying pesticides. Consider several factors for safety and efficiency first.

Master Gardeners are trained volunteers Posted on 03/01/07 by Sharon Omahen

Last year, 2,650 Georgians donated 194,000 hours of their time to help University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents. They answered gardeners' questions, taught classes and led community service projects.

Georgia farmers eyeing new pests in soybean 'boom' Posted on 03/01/07 by Brad Haire

It's been a decade since Georgia farmers figured to plant as many soybeans as this year. With much more now at stake, experts are watching to see if the state's weather and a helpful predator can keep two new soybean saboteurs (a disease and an insect) at bay.

Southern traditions about removing ticks all wrong Posted on 03/01/07 by Nancy C. Hinkle

Southern lore offers many ways to remove a tick you find attached to you: Smother it, burn it, twist it out, or awful things happen if you leave its head in your skin to "fester." They're all wrong.

In 2007, corn comes first, before chicken or egg Posted on 03/01/07 by Stephanie Schupska

Chickens eat corn. And until last year, they didn’t have to worry too much about fighting cars for their feed.

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