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North Korean Scientists May Visit UGA Posted on 11/30/00 by Sharon Omahen

A University of Georgia agricultural delegation, after making a historic trip to North Korea in October, hopes to host North Korean scientists this spring.

New Soybeans Mark Exciting New Era Posted on 11/29/00 by Dan Rahn

A Georgia marriage of old and new technologies has smashed a plant-breeding record of sorts, taking new soybean varieties from zero to commercial reality in less than five years. "That's light speed for a breeding endeavor," said Roger Boerma, the University of Georgia plant breeder whose team accomplished the feat.

What if I Don't Need 'Two Front Teeth'? Posted on 11/29/00 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Remember the young lady who said all she wanted for Christmas was her "two front teeth"? Well, I have all my teeth, and I don't need ties, shirts, socks and other useful but predictable gifts. But there are some things for the garden I'd like.

Study: Oilseed Growers Can Raise Profits Posted on 11/29/00 by Brad Haire

A University of Georgia study released this week shows that Georgia farmers who grow oilseeds (canola, soybeans, peanuts and cotton) can make their crops more valuable.

Upper Suwannee Water Summit Set in Tifton Posted on 11/29/00 by Merritt Melancon

The Upper Suwannee River Water Summit, hosted by the Upper Suwannee Watershed Initiative, will be Dec. 14 in Tifton, Ga. The summit is intended to inform residents and elected officials about water quantity and quality issues in southwest Georgia.

Goat 'Basics' Workshop in Perry Jan. 6 Posted on 11/29/00 by Dan Rahn

The Middle Georgia Goat Producers will sponsor a "Goat Basics" workshop Jan. 6 in Perry, Ga. The free workshop will be at the Houston County Extension Office at 733 Carroll Street, near the courthouse.

79th National 4-H Congress Convenes in Atlanta Posted on 11/22/00 by J. Faith Peppers

More than 1,300 U.S. teens are headed to Atlanta for the 79th National 4-H Congress. "'Make the Difference,' the theme of this year's Congress (Nov. 24-28), tells the story for these young people," said Susan Stewart, National 4-H Congress director.

Farmers Can Help Protect Georgia Waterways Posted on 11/21/00 by Brad Haire

The drawn-out drought and Georgia's battle with its neighbors over water rights accent the need to manage water better. And recent research has found a way farmers can do that to help protect the water that flows through their farms.

Fight Fat With Fish, Say AHA Guidelines Posted on 11/21/00 by J. Faith Peppers

The American Heart Association's new guidelines are designed to help reduce heart-disease risk with healthier foods and less heart-threatening lifestyles, experts say. Among the recommendations: eat more fish to fight high cholesterol.

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