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Stem cell research focus of October UGA symposium Posted on 09/21/05 by Stephanie Schupska

The University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Center and Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute are bringing stem cell research and its legal, political and personal ramifications into the spotlight on the Athens, Ga., campus.

Buzzingly creative teaching tools Posted on 09/15/05 by Sara LaJeunesse

Wasp wrangling may sound like risky business, especially for children. Actually, it's quite safe. So much so that a University of Georgia professor is using wasps as a way to teach science.

Rural wireless conference set Nov. 1-2 in Tifton Posted on 09/15/05 by Brad Haire

Wireless Internet communication technology can allow a farmer to work his land thousands of miles away. It can give a doctor quick access to patients' records. It can connect a country store to the world.

Poultry producers urged to keep eye on flocks Posted on 09/14/05 by Stephanie Schupska

On Sept. 8 Dan Cunningham e-mailed small poultry farmers about biosecurity for backyard flocks. Most likely, few of them noted the date – and its agroterrorism connection.

Resistant pigweed plagues central Georgia cotton Posted on 09/13/05 by Brad Haire

Georgia has the world's first population of Palmer amaranth weeds resistant to glyphosate, a herbicide commonly sold under the brand name Roundup. This will cause problems for cotton farmers, says a University of Georgia weed specialist.

South Georgia promise: the pumpkins are coming Posted on 09/13/05 by George E. Boyhan

In south Georgia, most pumpkins have to be imported from other regions. That limits the supply shoppers are able to find. This may change, however, in the near future.

What's in a name? For one critical thing, safety Posted on 09/09/05 by J. Faith Peppers

A network news show reported a Web site last week with more than 600 photos of children who were separated from their parents by Hurricane Katrina. Some are too young to know even their own name. Others don't know the names of relatives who may be able to help them.

Summer gardening rows were tough to hoe Posted on 09/08/05 by Wade Hutcheson

It’s been a tough summer on vegetables, but the troubles actually started with a cool spring. May’s weather kept soil temperatures cool and early-planted vegetables from growing well.

Field day to show ways to reduce toxic chemicals Posted on 09/08/05 by Brad Haire

Anyone who wants to learn more about research to eliminate or reduce toxic chemicals in crops should attend a field day on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Sept. 22. Registration begins at 9:30 at the arboretum on Rainwater Rd. in Tifton, Ga.

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