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Cows' grass and legume diet creates low-fat beef Posted on 05/19/05 by Sharon Omahen

For health-conscious shoppers, a new kind of beef may be getting onto the dinner menu. University researchers in three states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture say Appalachian forage-finished beef has a lot to offer.

Import limits may not help Georgia cotton farmers Posted on 05/19/05 by Brad Haire

The U.S. government said last week it would begin to set limits on how much clothing China could ship into the country. The move was praised by the U.S. textile industry. But the decision may not help U.S. cotton farmers, says a University of Georgia economist.

'Gardening' shows rhododendron, lawn tricks May 28 Posted on 05/19/05 by Dan Rahn

Show host Walter Reeves examines a seed packet, compares rotary tillers, prepares a lawn for drought and deadheads rhododendrons on "Gardening in Georgia" May 28 on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

Incubating new food products, businesses Posted on 05/12/05 by Sharon Omahen

Using a proposed incubator-type facility, University of Georgia food scientists in Griffin, Ga., plan to help more food industry representatives launch new food products from Georgia commodities.

Weather helps planting of big Georgia peanut crop Posted on 05/12/05 by Brad Haire

Georgia's cool, wet spring has delayed the growth of some crops. But the days are heating up just in time to help Georgia's peanut crop.

Strong medicine grows on Georgia blueberry bushes Posted on 05/12/05 by Gerard W. Krewer

Georgia farmers have planted millions of blueberry bushes as a cash crop. Homeowners have planted countless bushes, too. Everyone knew the delicious berries were great to eat. But only recently has their hidden health value become known.

'Gardening': planting annuals, vegetables on GPB Posted on 05/12/05 by Dan Rahn

Host Walter Reeves gives the basics of planting annual flowers and summer vegetables on "Gardening in Georgia" May 21 on Georgia Public Broadcasting. The program airs at 12:30 and 7 p.m.

Gardens, harvesters make best use of rainfall Posted on 05/05/05 by Sharon Omahen

When summer arrives, gardeners will wish they could have saved some of the rain that ran down their driveways this spring. A University of Georgia scientist is studying ways people can do just that.

African group tours UGA, agricultural facilities Posted on 05/05/05 by Brad Haire

Representatives of nine African countries toured University of Georgia research facilities and commercial farms April 26-29. They wanted to learn more about Georgia agriculture and investigate potential partnerships in the state.

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