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Kissel Will Head UGA Ag Services Labs Posted on 05/09/00 by Merritt Melancon

David Kissel will become the head of the University of Georgia Agricultural and Environmental Services Laboratories as of June 1.

'Gardening in Georgia' Visits Vidalia Onions Posted on 05/06/00 by Dan Rahn

Geogia gardeners can learn plenty from the farmers who grow Vidalia onions on hundreds of acres at a time. On the next "Gardening in Georgia" May 11 and 13, host Walter Reeves will show viewers how they can grow these special sweet onions.

Georgia Farmers Have Bumper Crop of Berries Posted on 05/05/00 by J. Faith Peppers

This is one of the best years ever for Georgia's pick-your-own strawberry growers. Cool, dry weather early in the season helped develop a big crop. Warm, sunny days now brings out pickers.

Canning Jars Special for What Goes Into Them Posted on 05/02/00 by Wayne J. McLaurin

"I started collecting years ago because each jar was unique. It had belonged to a lady who loved her family enough to spend hours sweating through a hot canning process so she might pick from that beautiful lineup of canned vegetables for their winter meals." (Wayne McLaurin)

BMPs for Cattle Farms Workshop May 24-25 Posted on 05/02/00 by Dan Rahn

Various BMPs, or best management practices, can reduce potential pollution impacts of raising cattle. And producers can learn all about them in a two-day workshop May 24-25 near Redbud, Ga.

Drought Continues to Plague Georgia Posted on 05/01/00 by David E. Stooksbury

Below-normal rain across most of Georgia during April aggravated the two-year drought. Most places had less than half of their normal rain during the month.

'Gardening in Georgia' Samples Manure Teas Posted on 04/29/00 by Dan Rahn

Manure tea? No, it probably doesn't appeal to you. But as the next "Gardening in Georgia" shows May 4 and 6, your garden plants wouldn't be so quick to turn up their leafy noses.

Abelia: A Landscape Plant Made for Droughts Posted on 04/26/00 by Sharon Omahen

If you live where drought and water restrictions put a damper on your landscape each year, Abelia may be the perfect plant for you. It grows fast, and it's insect-, disease- and drought-resistant.

Prices Down as Onion Harvest Hits High Gear Posted on 04/26/00 by Dan Rahn

Most Vidalia onion varieties are coming out of the fields now. And so far, they're heading to the markets with palate-pleasing quality, say University of Georgia experts.

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