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Scientists Cleaning Under Fingernails Posted on 06/08/01 by

Scientists are renting Sunny Griffin's fingernails. University of Georgia food scientists are studying ways to clean under them in research that could prompt new state regulations.

Conservation Tillage Field Day July 19 Posted on 06/07/01 by Dan Rahn

The CSRA Conservation Tillage Demonstration Farm in Burke County will host the annual Conservation Tillage Field Day July 19. The field day will have a great array of research and demonstration plots showing aspects of conservation tillage.

Coping With Leaf Galls on 'Gardening' Posted on 06/06/01 by Dan Rahn

On this week's "Gardening in Georgia" on Georgia Public Television, host Walter Reeves examines those grotesque leaf galls and explains how to get rid of them and keep them from spreading.

New Disease Threatens Georgia's Peach Industry Posted on 06/01/01 by Brad Haire

A new disease could sour Georgia's sweet peach crop. Strict preventive measures have kept it out of the state so far, but experts say it could still sneak into small, backyard orchards.

True Vidalias Can't Grow in Texas Posted on 05/31/01 by Sharon Omahen

Texas growers may be able to produce sweet onions, but they never produce Vidalias. "In order to be called a true Vidalia onion, it has to have been grown in southeast Georgia," said George Boyhan, an Extension Service horticulturist with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Where are the True Vidalias? Posted on 05/31/01 by Sharon Omahen

When is a Vidalia onion not a Vidalia onion? University of Georgia researchers are searching for a definitive answer.

Changing Hydrangea Colors on 'Gardening' Posted on 05/30/01 by Dan Rahn

On next "Gardening in Georgia" (May 30 and June 2 on Georgia Public Television), host Walter Reeves will demonstrate how you can change French hydrangea blooms' color with simple adjustments in the soil chemistry.

'Meat, Poultry Marination' July 9-10 Posted on 05/30/01 by Dan Rahn

Methods for marinating meat and poultry products have come a long way in the past few years. Today's commercial processors will be able to see tomorrow's possibilities during the "Poultry and Meat Marination Shortcourse" July 9-10 in Athens, Ga.

Am I Using the Right Fertilizer? Posted on 05/30/01 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Deciding whether you're using the right fertilizer in your garden depends on what you're using and which crop you are using it on. Customize the fertilizer for the plant. The plant will appreciate it.

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