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What's safe to refreeze and what's not? Posted on 09/16/04 by Chowning Johnson

When a storm knocks out their electricity, people need to know when frozen foods are still safe to eat. University of Georgia experts warn that if certain foods aren't kept cold, they could be dangerous to your health.

Georgia-Florida Green Industry Updates slated Posted on 09/16/04 by Dan Rahn

Bulldogs and Gators tend to tangle on the football field. But the universities of Georgia and Florida are teaming up for the 2004 Green Industry Updates Oct. 12-14.

Not just bread & milk Posted on 09/15/04 by Sharon Omahen

When a storm is headed in their direction, shoppers always rush to stock up on milk and bread. University of Georgia experts say having a supply of staple emergency food items is actually more important.

Damaging soybean disease headed for United States Posted on 09/15/04 by Brad Haire

A soybean disease has caused major problems for farmers in South America. And U.S. farmers need to be ready to handle it when it arrives here, says a University of Georgia expert.

Storm uproots trees, downs limbs across state Posted on 09/09/04 by Sharon Omahen

Besides all the downed limbs and debris it left behind, Georgians can thank Hurricane Frances for increased pecan prices this season and higher peach prices next year, University of Georgia experts report.

Frazzled by Frances, farmers anxiously eyeing Ivan Posted on 09/09/04 by Brad Haire

Tropical Depression Frances hurt many crops in Georgia, some worse than others. But Hurricane Ivan, now churning in the Caribbean Sea, could do much more damage.

Choose bright fall color for beds and containers Posted on 09/09/04 by J. Faith Peppers

As the curtain falls on the summer show of garden blooms, it's time to gear up for the fall preview. Several hardy annual varieties weather Georgia winters to keep landscapes colorful until spring arrives.

South Georgia pumpkins no longer impossible Posted on 09/09/04 by Dan Rahn

There's a good reason most farmers don't even think of growing pumpkins in south Georgia. It's always been almost impossible to do. But a new pumpkin variety could soon change these growers' outlook on Halloween.

UGA fescues bred for central, north Georgia lawns Posted on 09/02/04 by Sharon Omahen

If you live above Georgia's gnat line and you're looking for a low-maintenance grass for your lawn, University of Georgia turf breeders recommend two tall fescues bred just for you.

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