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Birds, Bees, Cows: Cattle Breeding Revisited Posted on 07/31/00 by

It takes two. Cattle breeders know that, but for decades they've focused all their herd-improvement efforts on the bulls.

Tasting Tomatoes on 'Gardening in Georgia' Posted on 07/29/00 by Dan Rahn

Can a green or purple tomato taste as good as a red one? On the next "Gardening in Georgia" Aug. 3, host Walter Reeves and Wayne McLaurin, plus a panel of food experts, gather to compare the taste of heirloom tomatoes.

Spectral Imaging Puts Plant Health in New Light Posted on 07/26/00 by Dan Rahn

The best time to treat a stressed plant may be just before you can see it's stressed. The trick is to know when that is. And a University of Georgia scientist may have the answer.

Georgia Farmers Having to Abandon Crops Posted on 07/25/00 by

Time has run out for many farmers who have decided to give up on some of their crops because of the drought. Now they must decide what to do next.

ECIs Help Keep Children Happy, Learning Posted on 07/24/00 by Dan Rahn

It's hard to imagine anything more heartwarming than happy, learning children. But sometimes it's hard to imagine anything harder than keeping them happy or learning.

Potting-soil Tricks on 'Gardening in Georgia' Posted on 07/22/00 by Dan Rahn

Confused about how to choose the best potting soil? On "Gardening in Georgia" July 27 and 29, host Walter Reeves sorts out the selections with University of Georgia horticulturist Paul Thomas.

Grim News About Diabetes in Georgia Posted on 07/21/00 by J. Faith Peppers

A recent report by the American Diabetes Association and the Georgia Department of Human Resources gave grave statistics about the seriousness of diabetes in the state.

Diabetes Surges in Georgia -- Get Help Posted on 07/21/00 by J. Faith Peppers

Early detection and proper treatment of diabetes is paramount to living a healthy life with the disease. The first place to look to see if you are at risk is your family tree.

Georgia Master Gardeners Donate Time to Their Communities Posted on 07/20/00 by Sharon Omahen

Last year, almost 3,500 people worked for the University of Georgia for 102,810 hours and never drew paychecks. They are all members of the Georgia Master Gardener Program's volunteer force.

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