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Food recalls: What do they really mean? Posted on 10/30/02 by

It seems that every day a new recall is announced, warning people of the dangers associated with eating certain foods. You hear these recalls so often they may sometimes fail to register.

U.S. dollar and you: It's all relative Posted on 10/30/02 by Brad Haire

You may have heard that the U.S. dollar is either weak or strong. But what does this mean, really?

Fall picnics draw insects - the stinging kind Posted on 10/24/02 by Brooke Hatfield, John R. Harrell

Many people associate autumn with a smaller number of insects. But yellow jackets and wasps are actually more aggressive during the fall, said University of Georgia scientist Keith Delaplane.

Genes hold secret to leaner pigs Posted on 10/24/02 by

University of Georgia researchers are working to raise farmers' profits by trimming the amount of fat in pigs. "The idea is to produce a leaner pig with a better ratio of meat carcass value to fat carcass value," said Roger Dean, an animal scientist with the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Fall a busy time in the landscape Posted on 10/22/02 by Mike Isbell

Mike Isbell's dad hated to see anything go to waste. So his mom and dad dried apples every year. You may not dry apples, but fall is still a busy time for a lot of folks.

Milk prices stable for shoppers, down for farmers Posted on 10/17/02 by John R. Harrell

Shoppers should continue to find good milk prices in grocery stores into next year. University of Georgia agricultural economist Bill Thomas says retail milk prices have changed little from 2001.

Water garden installation requires forethought Posted on 10/17/02 by Sharon Omahen

Before adding a water garden to your landscape, sit down and have a long talk with yourself. "Ask yourself why you want a water garden," said Tony Johnson, a horticulturist with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. "Do you want goldfish or koi? Or do you just want a water garden with plants and no fish? Do you want to hear the water rushing?"

Don't neglect food safety this football season Posted on 10/17/02 by

Georgia's football season is in full swing, and football teams draw fans and foods to the stadium on game day. But without proper concern for safety, the food can leave fans sick in the stands.

Keep your garden veggies safe to eat Posted on 10/17/02 by Darbie M. Granberry

The chance of garden vegetables causing illness is small. Still, home gardeners should be aware of food safety principles and take steps to keep their garden vegetables uncontaminated by human pathogens or harmful levels of chemical residues.

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