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A Sweet Change for Potatoes Posted on 02/28/01 by Paul Karr

University of Georgia horticulturists have developed a sweet potato that could overcome its sweet taste and find its niche as a major world food source.

Scientists Use Bacteria to Stop E. Coli Posted on 02/23/01 by Sharon Omahen

University of Georgia researchers are confident they've found a way to dramatically reduce E. coli, one of the nation's deadliest food-borne pathogens, where it starts.

Drought Expected to Continue, Likely to Worsen Posted on 02/22/01 by David E. Stooksbury

The drought that has gripped Georgia since May 1998 is expected to continue and will likely worsen during the spring and summer.

Georgia Farmers Could See Historic Prices Posted on 02/22/01 by Dan Rahn

A historic event that could happen in farm commodity prices this year would be good tidings for some Georgia farmers and devastating news for many others.

Georgia Cotton Growers Face Tough Decisions Posted on 02/21/01 by Brad Haire

The world has changed and the price U.S. farmers will get for their cotton has drastically fallen, all in just two short months.

South Georgia Wildflower Symposium March 28 Posted on 02/21/01 by Brad Haire

Native plant enthusiasts can spend a day with the experts in Tifton, Ga., March 28 at the South Georgia Wildflower Symposium.

Clamshell Grills Cook Fast, Safe Meats Posted on 02/15/01 by Sharon Omahen

Add "cooking safer foods" to the lists of reasons to buy a clam-style indoor electric grill. University of Georgia food scientists say their research shows they kill harmful pathogens.

Worms Don't Mind the Waste Posted on 02/14/01 by Brad Haire

Earthworms have a healthy appetite. If you get enough of them together and don't disturb them, scientists say they can safely, quietly dispose of many forms of waste.

Blossom-end Rot Even Uglier Than Name Posted on 02/14/01 by Dan Rahn

To a gardener in mouth-watering anticipation of the fruits of his labors, blossom-end rot looks even worse than the name sounds.

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