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Scientist takes dark out of chicken meat Posted on 08/09/05 by Stephanie Schupska

Poultry and food scientist Daniel Fletcher can make "a silk purse" if he wants to. In his research, he's turning dark meat, the underused "sow's ear" of chicken, into something more valuable: white meat.

Perceptions of Brazil expand for students abroad Posted on 08/04/05 by Brad Haire

Most Americans picture the Amazon River as a wild, dark place where large snakes slither on tree limbs over murky water teeming with piranhas and crocodiles. This is true in places. But University of Georgia students there this summer saw this developing area as much more.

'Rattlesnake weed' hard to control in yard, garden Posted on 08/04/05 by Mark Czarnota

Because of its name, many people think Florida betony escaped its Florida borders to become a problem weed in turf and ornamentals from North Carolina to Texas. Wherever it came from, it's hard to control in your yard and garden.

Beef cattle short course Aug. 25 in south Georgia Posted on 08/04/05 by Dan Rahn

The 2005 Southeast Georgia Beef Cattle Short Course will be Aug. 25 at the Canoochee Forage Bull Development Center between Claxton and Glennville, Ga.

Report cites decline in food, agriculture research Posted on 08/04/05 by Angelo Bouselli

Disease, spoilage and agroterrorism pose ongoing threats to the U.S. food supply. But research in food and agricultural microbiology is declining, says a report by the American Academy for Microbiology.

Chemical combination prevents the pathogen from spreading Posted on 07/29/05 by Sharon Omahen

University of Georgia scientists have developed a method for eliminating the harmful E. coli O157:H7 pathogen in cattle watering troughs.

Agroterrorism a hot topic at state, national level Posted on 07/28/05 by Stephanie Schupska

When the word "terrorism" pops up, the first image in most people's heads is not a field of soybeans. But maybe it should be. Terrorism isn't limited to blowing up buildings. Food supplies can also be a target.

Summer posing different challenges for gardeners Posted on 07/28/05 by Bob Westerfield

At this point in the year, gardeners are usually more concerned with keeping plants alive and vegetables bearing due to the lack of water. This year is different. For the most part, we've had too much rain and wind. Many plants are showing signs of stress.

School food workers learn how to prevent obesity Posted on 07/28/05 by Sharon Omahen

Super-size isn't an option in Georgia's school cafeterias. And University of Georgia experts are working to keep it that way. To help reduce childhood obesity numbers, UGA Cooperative Extension nutrition specialists conduct statewide school cafeteria worker trainings each summer.

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