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Ticks Aren't Just After Your Dog Posted on 05/30/02 by Mike Isbell

"I'm full as a tick" was an expression my friend Debbie would often say after eating a good meal. And every time she said it, I had repulsive thoughts of big, fat, blood-filled ticks.

Growers Lose Most of Vidalia Onion Crop Posted on 05/30/02 by Merritt Melancon

This year's Vidalia onion crop is enough to bring tears to the eyes of southeast Georgia growers. Only 40 percent of the area's biggest cash crop made it to market.

Insurance Variances Plague Onion Growers Posted on 05/30/02 by Merritt Melancon

The discrepancy between insurance companies is one of the issues making federal disaster relief a necessity for southeast Georgia onion farmers.

Conference Focuses on Preventing Terrorism in Agriculture Posted on 05/29/02 by Brad Haire

ATHENS, Ga. -- U.S. agriculture battles diseases, viruses and other adverse conditions daily to produce food and fiber for America and the world. It's used to this.

Seed Packet Lessons on 'Gardening in Georgia' Posted on 05/26/02 by Dan Rahn

Host Walter Reeves reveals how much you can learn from the back of a little seed packet on "Gardening in Georgia" June 1 on Georgia Public Television.

SE Greenhouse Conference June 19-22 Posted on 05/23/02 by Bodie Pennisi

Greenhouse growers, hobby gardeners or even beginners will find the Southeast Greenhouse Conference and Trade Show June 19-22 in Greenville, S.C., an exciting event.

Give Fruit Trees Vigorous Start Posted on 05/23/02 by Dan Rahn

When you buy fruit trees, choose one-year-old, healthy trees that are 2 to 3 feet tall, says Kathryn Taylor, a University of Georgia Extension Service horticulturist. They should have good root systems with no evidence of stunting, insects or diseases.

Choose Best Rootstock for Fruit Trees Posted on 05/23/02 by Kathryn C. Taylor

In a home fruit orchard, you need to start from the ground up. Generally, fruit trees are composed of two parts: the scion and the rootstock. The scion is equivalent of the variety. The rootstock is the bottom part of the tree and is choice to its longevity.

Plan Now for Next Season's Home Orchard Posted on 05/23/02 by Kathryn C. Taylor

Several types of tree fruit can be grown in Georgia. Some of the more popular for the home orchard are apples, pears, peaches, plums and nectarines. For a successful orchard, though, you need to plan way ahead.

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