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Make the most of your holiday poinsettia Posted on 11/21/02 by Bodie Pennisi

No other flower conveys the holiday spirit quite like a traditional red poinsettia. And getting the most from your poinsettias is easy if you follow these tips.

Weather woes lead to disappointing peanut crop Posted on 11/21/02 by Brad Haire

Either together or separately, all of the top peanut villains showed up.

Don't wait for flu shots -- get kids shots, too Posted on 11/19/02 by

A shortage of flu vaccine in recent years caused some people to suffer through the flu season without getting a shot. But experts say there should be plenty to go around this year.

Transplanting shrubs? Be sure to pack for the trip Posted on 11/14/02 by Wade Hutcheson

Any move requires packing to ease the transition. Moving plants is no different. But instead of packing stuff, you have to pack the roots for the move.

Balls are everywhere in the river Posted on 11/14/02 by Mike Isbell

It was a beautiful Saturday on the banks of the Chattahoochee. The sky was clear. The air temperature in the 50s, but quickly warmed into the 60s. It was a shame that the riverbank was so trashy.

Terrorism a threat to agriculture, too Posted on 11/14/02 by Brooke Hatfield, Sharon Omahen

While many know of the threat terrorism poses to Americans, few consider the hazards of agroterrorism. Generally defined as maliciously using biological agents as weapons against the agricultural industry, an agroterrorist attack can use pathogens, pests or toxins.

Aerial images helping farmers save time, money Posted on 11/14/02 by Brad Haire

TIFTON, Ga. -- Farmers have to keep a sharp eye on their fields. A lot can go wrong if they don't. But to really see and understand a situation, you sometimes have to step back from it. Or step up. Way up.

Researchers prepare for agroterroristic attacks Posted on 11/13/02 by Sharon Omahen

The U.S. food and water supply could become targets of terrorism, and scientists in Georgia are preparing for such attacks. A joint venture between Georgia Tech Research Institute and University of Georgia has formed the Center for Security of Agriculture and the Environment.

Fall is lawn overseeding time Posted on 11/08/02 by Gil W. Landry

Keeping your lawn vibrant and green year-round may take more than one grass. And you can have just that by overseeding your warm-season grass with a cool-season variety.

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