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White grub's magnified rear end not a pretty sight Posted on 10/16/03 by Mike Isbell

The rear end of a white grub isn't a pretty sight. But if you're going to identify the grubs that are damaging your lawn, somebody's got to look -- with a magnifying glass, too, which makes the grub's rear end look even bigger.

Researcher finds gene that makes hens thin or fat Posted on 10/14/03 by Cat Holmes

A University of Georgia researcher has discovered a chicken gene which, when manipulated, makes birds fatter or and thinner. However, it works only in female chickens.

When you think 'diversity,' think 'veggies' Posted on 10/09/03 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Cultural diversity? When horticulturist Wayne McLaurin thinks of diversity, he automatically thinks of food, especially of the vegetables that enrich diets, challenge gardening skills and delight palates.

Keep pumpkin from turning scary before its time Posted on 10/09/03 by Brad Haire

Plenty of good pumpkins should be available for Georgia shoppers this Halloween. And a few precautions can make sure that pretty pumpkin doesn't turn scary before its time.

Hawk brings touch of wildness uptown Posted on 10/09/03 by Mike Isbell

Heard County Extension Coordinator Mike Isbell hates taking things back to the store, but he volunteered to take his daughter's dress back. And the trip provided a nice surprise.

Georgia pecan crop good, less than expected Posted on 10/08/03 by Brad Haire

Earlier this year, Georgia appeared primed for a bumper pecan crop. But a soggy summer left the crop looking a little scabby and expectations dropped.

Chickens rise from cutting board to cutting edge Posted on 10/07/03 by Cat Holmes

Chicken isn’t just for dinner anymore. As a new university textbook shows, biotechnology has taken this lowly bird from the cutting board to the cutting edge.

2003 D.W. Brooks Award winners announced Posted on 10/07/03 by J. Faith Peppers

Four University of Georgia faculty members received the prestigious D.W. Brooks Awards for Excellence Oct. 6 in Athens, Ga. The $5,000 annual awards recognize UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences educators and researchers who excel in teaching, research, extension and public service extension programs.

Landry to lead UGA's Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture Posted on 10/02/03 by Sharon Omahen

University of Georgia Professor Gil Landry has been named coordinator of the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture. Located on the UGA campus in Griffin, Ga., the Center addresses issues related to agriculture in urban settings.

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