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Rain could wash out Georgia watermelon crop Posted on 06/19/03 by J. Faith Peppers

As the Fourth of July nears, abundant rains are trickling danger into Georgia watermelon fields.

Grilling on the Fourth? Put food safety first. Posted on 06/19/03 by

The choice of chicken, ribs, burgers or steaks isn't the most important preparation for your backyard cookout. Not the way Judy Harrison sees it.

Scout your landscape for disease, insect problems Posted on 06/19/03 by Bob Westerfield

The muggy heat makes working in the landscape less appealing than it was in the spring. But insect, disease and other plant problems need attending to. To keep your plants looking their best, be a Sherlock Holmes in your yard.

Irradiated meat not popular but safe, experts say Posted on 06/19/03 by Cat Holmes

Food irradiation is safe, say University of Georgia experts. But it's not necessarily popular as the U.S. Department of Agriculture makes irradiated ground beef available to the nation's school lunch program.

Georgia peaches almost too good, expert says Posted on 06/19/03 by Brad Haire

Georgia farmers have one of their best peach crops in years. Shoppers can expect plenty of large, beautiful peaches. The weather for growing peaches has been almost too good.

Mel Garber appointed associate dean for extension Posted on 06/13/03 by Cat Holmes

Mel Garber was named associate dean for extension in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in an announcement released today. The appointment is effective July 1.

Scientist eyes bacteria's role in low birth weight Posted on 06/12/03 by Brad Haire

Babies born with low weights are more prone to sickness and have a higher death rate than babies born with normal weights. But nobody knows exactly why some babies are born with low birth weights.

Millipedes troubling Georgia homeowners Posted on 06/12/03 by Mike Isbell

Several people have come Mike Isbell's Troupe County extension office concerned with a worm-like insect with legs. They're finding them by the hundreds. No, you better make that tens of thousands.

Bug 'bites' haunt some people year-round Posted on 06/11/03 by

In the summer, mosquitos, biting flies and fleas can visit your skin and leave behind itching bumps from their bites. Some people, though, are haunted year-round by biting bugs that aren't even there.

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