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Fruit, veggie field day May 29 near Reidsville Posted on 05/15/03 by Dan Rahn

A field day at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center will show research on blackberries, strawberries, watermelons, cantaloupes, sweet corn and tomatoes.

Poultry scientists step ahead in protecting environment Posted on 05/15/03 by Cat Holmes

It wouldn't be a stretch to call Georgia the king of the hill when it comes to poultry. And that hill would be largely composed of chicken litter were it not for an innovative voluntary nutrient management program.

This wildlife story is the frog's meow Posted on 05/15/03 by Mike Isbell

The old frog raised itself off the ground, arched its back like a bow and began to emit a very unfroglike sound. Darned if it didn't sound just like a cat. And a very mad cat at that.

Scientists study flower with antibiotic features Posted on 05/14/03 by Cat Holmes

Scientists are researching bloodroot, a native Eastern wildflower with antimicrobial properties, to find out the best way to propagate it as a commercial crop.

Beekeeping Institute May 29-31 at Young Harris Posted on 05/14/03 by

For people who want to learn about beekeeping, the 12th annual Beekeeping Institute May 29-31 in Young Harris, Ga., is the biggest, most comprehensive event in the Southeast.

Planting season good for most Georgia farmers Posted on 05/08/03 by Brad Haire

Georgia farmers are now planting, or have just completed planting, their major row crops: tobacco, peanuts, corn and cotton. And depending on the crop, it's the best planting time in years or just another tough start.

Georgia blueberry crop better than last Posted on 05/08/03 by Sharon Omahen

This year's Georgia blueberry crop is expected to be better than last season's, despite the problems caused by an overabundance of rain in March.

Insect stealth biters are tiny, flying teeth Posted on 05/08/03 by Mike Isbell

No-see-ums must be the stealth fighter, or rather the stealth biter, of the insect world. They have a good name, because you can't see 'em. But you sure as heck can feel 'em.

Turf field day set May 21 in Gainesville Posted on 05/08/03 by

The North Georgia Turfgrass Field Day May 21 in Gainesville, Ga., should be perfect for anyone who cares for the turf on golf courses, sports fields, schoolyards or lawns.

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