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Georgia boy wins national FFA agriscience honor
Paul Ruddle II spent more than 600 hours to find out something nobody else knew for sure. The Georgia high school student says it was worth every minute.
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Retailers charging more for nuts
Consumers are paying more for pecans this year. But Georgia farmers aren’t profiting from the higher retail prices.
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Hurricane-driven disease increases farmers' losses
In addition to the extensive crop damage from this fall’s hurricanes, a handful of Georgia pecan growers in central Georgia are now coping with a disease that could further reduce their already meager yields.
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Winterize pipes soon, avoid springtime troubles
Homeowners should winterize outdoor pipes and lawn sprinklers soon. A few precautions now can save a lot of time and headaches later.
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Cotton workshop Dec. 14 in Tifton, Ga.
The 2004 Georgia Cotton Workshop will take place Dec. 14 at the Rural Development Center in Tifton, Ga. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Workshops start at 8:10 a.m. and run through noon.
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Poinsettias bring holiday decorations to life
Poinsettias embody the holiday spirit and help create the most festive displays. The challenge is deciding how many poinsettias to buy -- what color, leaf shape, plant size and form. There are so many.
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Deadly soybean disease confirmed in Georgia
A soybean disease that has caused major problems for farmers worldwide is now in Georgia. And it's probably here to stay. Georgia farmers will have to learn to deal with it, says a University of Georgia expert.
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Tifton conference targets deadly plant viruses Dec. 2
The diseases caused by tospoviruses can greatly reduce crop yields or outright kill many of the crops grown in Georgia and the Southeast. They cause millions of dollars in damage each year.
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Colorful plants brighten the holiday season
The holidays are here. It's time to decorate our homes in the spirit of the season. Here are some colorful plants to complement the traditional poinsettias and evergreens in your home decor.

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