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Drought Damaging Rural Counties' Economies Posted on 06/28/00 by

A few miles from Lakeland, Ga., farmer Glyndon Register walks in one of his powder-dry cotton fields. "I've never seen the subsoil moisture as low as it is now," he said.

It's Pumpkin Time on 'Gardening In Georgia' Posted on 06/27/00 by Dan Rahn

It's hard to think about frost on the pumpkin when summer's just heating up. But it's time to consider these traditional fall fruits. Jack-o'-lanterns take a long time to grow.

Crop Insurance Act Good for Georgia Farmers Posted on 06/27/00 by J. Faith Peppers

Georgia farmers struggling to nurse their crops through another drought can take heart that a new law will help protect them against future crop failures.

Edible Coatings Make Foods Healthier, Tastier Posted on 06/21/00 by Judy B. Purdy

With names like hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, edible food coatings may not sound very appetizing. But UGA food scientists are making them much more appealing.

Water-use Restrictions Could Help Lawns Posted on 06/20/00 by Sharon Omahen

When watering lawns, the only water that matters is that which makes it to the roots. A thorough soaking once or twice a week helps roots grow deeper. Deeper roots lead to healthier grass.

Georgia Blueberries Keep Rats Feeling Younger Posted on 06/19/00 by Gerard W. Krewer

Fresh blueberries have always been delicious. And for years we've known that they're good sources of vitamin C and fiber. Now we're learning that they're even better than that.

Check Potager Planting on 'Gardening' June 22 Posted on 06/19/00 by Dan Rahn

A potager is an area in which you plant both edible and ornamental plants. "Gardening in Georgia" host Walter Reeves visits with guest Tara Dillard, who shows her selections for an attractive summer potager.

Georgia Melon Growers Face Gloomy Fourth Posted on 06/19/00 by

For Georgia farmers who have struggled to grow melons in the midst of a hard, lingering drought, nature has added insult to injury.

State Winners Highlight 58th State 4-H Congress Posted on 06/16/00 by J. Faith Peppers

Georgia 4-H'ers accented the positives as 46 of the state's teenagers emerged from project competition to be named state winners during the 58th annual State 4-H Congress in Atlanta June 12-14.

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