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Research results: pick no peanut before its time Posted on 04/20/06 by Brad Haire

A peanut's taste has a lot to do with when it's harvested, says a University of Georgia professor.

Warm weather sends mosquitoes biting in Georgia Posted on 04/20/06 by Stephanie Schupska

As spring temperatures waver before the summer heat hits Georgia, more people are cracking open their windows to catch a few cool breezes. And many are letting in mosquitoes. University of Georgia entomology expert Elmer Gray says opening a window without checking to see if the screen has holes or is flush to the window frame is like inviting mosquitoes over for lunch.

Bee bonanza set for May 19-20 Posted on 04/19/06 by Sharon Omahen

This year's Beekeeping Institute will cover everything from honey processing to bee breeding at Young Harris College May 19-20 in Young Harris, Ga.

Untrue rumors surround bird flu Posted on 04/13/06 by Jim F. Crawford

Poultry and poultry products are getting some bad press and are the subject of untrue rumors linked to Asian Bird Flu.

UGA experts refining fumigant alternative Posted on 04/13/06 by Brad Haire

Methyl bromide, a chemical used by vegetable farmers to control pests, is being phased out of use in the United States. University of Georgia experts have developed an alternative method farmers could use.

Newly planted shrubs 'still container plants' Posted on 04/12/06 by Dan Rahn

Much of Georgia has been dry this spring, and the outlook calls for more of the same. So when you plant new container-grown trees or shrubs in your landscape, you'll have to water them often. You may not know how critical that is.

Students get hands-on application in service-learning classes Posted on 04/12/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Not all learning happens in a classroom. University of Georgia students are finding this out through something called service-learning, which takes students and professors beyond the typical lecture and lab and into the community.

Thirsty soils, streams across the state Posted on 04/10/06 by David E. Stooksbury

The past six months have been abnormally dry across the entire state of Georgia. As a result, the state has abnormally dry soils and low stream flows for April.

Don't let lawn suffer through dry spells Posted on 04/06/06 by Brad Haire

Spring has started on a dry note for much of Georgia. If your lawn is a little thirsty, you can do some things to get the most out of your sprinkler system without getting in trouble.

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