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Three Dry Months Worsen Georgia Drought
While the plentiful rains of July brought temporary relief from the agricultural drought, three months of very dry weather have once again raised concerns across the state.
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In Fire Ant Taste Tests, Tuna's Tops
When planning your next picnic, make sure you leave the tuna at home. University of Georgia entomologists have found several ant species prefer tuna over other foods they tested.
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NSF Grants Support UGA Genetics Research
The National Science Foundation's $8.7 million in grants will support three UGA plant genetics research projects aimed at deciphering the genetic blueprint of valuable plants in the grass family and identifying useful genes to make crops more drought-tolerant, among other things.
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Pecan Prices Likely Stable for Holidays
The U.S. supply of pecans is expected to be large this year despite an expected downturn in imports. Though prices may vary, they shouldn't be much higher or lower for the holidays, says a University of Georgia expert.
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'Goober Peas' on 'Gardening' Oct. 31
On this week's "Gardening in Georgia," host Walter Reeves will sing "Goober Peas." And once you've heard it, you'll be thankful this is a gardening show. The show's season finale airs Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Television.
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Young Scholars Learn to Value Home, Costa Rica
After the two-week adventure, 12 Georgia high school students returned from Costa Rica this summer with lifelong memories and a newfound appreciation for home.
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Beef Up Bones, Know Osteoporosis Risks
Two new, similar studies examined medications that can influence bone mineral density. BMD is a measure of bone strength and bone mineral content. Low BMD puts both men and women at risk for osteoporosis-related fractures.
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Citizens Can Help Manage Urban Green Space
All communities share the common goal of a healthy environment for their citizens. And the quality of their environment has much to do with the amount of green space they have.
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Controlling Fall Weeds on 'Gardening'
On this week's "Gardening in Georgia," host Walter Reeves shows how to control annual and perennial fall weeds. The show will air at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24, on Georgia Public Television. It will be rebroadcast at noon Saturday, Oct. 27.

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