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For many gardeners, it's always Christmas Posted on 12/18/02 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Christmas is a time for giving. And you know, gardeners are among the most giving of people. As you hurry about buying presents this Christmas season, take a minute to thank the gardeners you know for all they do.

Expert: U.S. poultry industry faces tough tests Posted on 12/17/02 by Cat Holmes

Every time someone eats a chicken breast, it compounds the biggest problem the U.S. poultry industry faces.

'Crops' planted, grown, harvested in minutes Posted on 12/17/02 by Sharon Omahen

With the DSSAT computer program, scientists across the globe can now plant, tend and harvest "crops" in just minutes.

Calibrate food thermometer before Xmas cooking Posted on 12/17/02 by

Be sure your Christmas dinner is properly cooked. Calibrate your food thermometer so the reading is accurate. A UGA expert warns cooks of the risks associated with an inaccurate thermometer.

Holiday exercise, diet vital to diabetics Posted on 12/12/02 by Brooke Hatfield

Weight gain isn't the only side effect of a poorly controlled diet during the holidays. For people with diabetes, a lax approach to diet can wreak havoc on blood-sugar control.

Georgia tobacco farmers to grow more in 2003 Posted on 12/12/02 by Brad Haire

U.S. tobacco companies recently announced they will buy less tobacco in 2003 than they did in 2002. But Georgia farmers will probably plant more of the crop, says a University of Georgia expert.

Don't give your timber away Posted on 12/12/02 by Mike Isbell

Many landowners sell their timber to the first guy who offers them a price for it. And you can bet they sell it too cheap. Why? Because they don't know what it's worth. But you'd better believe the timber buyer knows what it's worth.

Brower gets National Partner in 4-H Award Posted on 12/12/02 by J. Faith Peppers

Paul G. Brower, vice president of corporate relations for Gold Kist, Inc., received the 2002 National Partner in 4-H Award during the National 4-H Congress last week in Atlanta.

Be careful when frying your holiday turkey Posted on 12/11/02 by Brooke Hatfield

In recent years, fried turkey has been gaining on traditional roasted turkey as the holiday dish of choice. But as fried turkey's popularity rises, so do concerns about the safety of deep-fat turkey fryers.

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