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Weeds help predict severity of killer crop virus Posted on 01/20/05 by Brad Haire

Tomato spotted wilt virus hurts many crops in Georgia. But its severity varies from year to year. University of Georgia scientists are developing an alert to help vegetable farmers know how bad it will be each year before they plant.

World trade affects Georgia crops Posted on 01/20/05 by Sydne Moody

If a farmer decides to grow more cotton in Georgia, will a farmer in Brazil care? You bet he will, says the eminent economist who delivered the annual J.W. Fanning lecture at the University of Georgia Jan. 14.

Use care when adding edibles to care packages Posted on 01/20/05 by Sharon Omahen

When you're far from home, nothing can give you that warm, special feeling inside like a package from home. Just make sure that special feeling you send your soldier isn't actually a sign of foodborne illness.

Winter a great time to correct landscape mistakes Posted on 01/20/05 by Dan Rahn

Landscape mistakes can come back to haunt you. You thought the shrubs you planted a while back were perfect, but now you can't get the door open or see out the picture window. Fortunately, winter is a great time to correct these mistakes.

Another sweet crop for Georgia farmers: bananas? Posted on 01/13/05 by Brad Haire

Georgia is famous for growing sweet peaches and onions. But farmers could add another sweet crop to the state's sugary reputation.

Confused plants need protection from cold Posted on 01/13/05 by Sharon Omahen

Georgians are accustomed to unpredictable winter weather. But landscape plants don't understand. Many have adjusted to the recent warm spell and will suffer when temperatures drop again.

Shifts in food pyramid aimed at U.S. health issues Posted on 01/13/05 by J. Faith Peppers

As obesity closes in on tobacco as the No. 1 preventable cause of death in the United States, federal nutrition experts have made some changes to the dietary guidelines on the food pyramid.

Kraft moves to ease temptation on kids' plates Posted on 01/13/05 by J. Faith Peppers

Thanks to the increased focus on protecting children's health and preventing childhood obesity, commercial jingles like "O-R-E-O" and "Hey, Kool-aid" may be as distant a memory for today's kids as "You've come a long way, baby," is for their parents.

Corn short course Jan. 26 in Tifton Posted on 01/10/05 by Brad Haire

Corn farmers who want to reduce their costs and remain profitable in 2005 should attend the Georgia Corn Growers Association meeting and University of Georgia Corn Short Course Jan. 26 in Tifton, Ga.

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