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Deep South Poultry Meeting May 17 in Tifton Posted on 04/25/00 by Dan Rahn

Georgia farmers are the nation's top poultry producers. Their yearly broiler and egg crops are valued at nearly $2.8 billion. With that much at stake, the need the wealth of information being offered in the Deep South Poultry Conference May 17 in Tifton, Ga.

How Much Water Is Enough for a Tree? Posted on 04/25/00 by Kim D. Coder

For a tree to survive a dry period, it needs about 2 gallons of water per day for every inch of trunk diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground).

Trees Actively Struggle to Survive Drought Posted on 04/25/00 by Kim D. Coder

There is never the right amount of water for perfect tree growth. Most of the time, supplies are less than ideal, and trees are damaged. But they've found ways to survive.

'Gardening in Georgia' Puts Hydrogels to Use Posted on 04/22/00 by Dan Rahn

On "Gardening in Georgia" April 27 and 29, host Walter Reeves will show how to use hydrogels to conserve moisture in window boxes. The gel, mixed with the soil, absorbs the water and releases it over time in the box.

'Talking' Chickens Make Life Easier for Poultry Posted on 04/19/00 by Dan Rahn

Summertime living has never been easy for chickens in Georgia. Heat stress takes a heavy toll every year. But a few "talking" chickens in a University of Georgia lab may soon change that.

Help Your Lawn Use Rain, Irrigation Better Posted on 04/18/00 by

With the current drought expected to continue, the state's lawns could have a hard time staying alive this summer. A University of Georgia scientist says Georgians have a number of ways they can stretch their rain and irrigation further.

Nonstop Color on 'Gardening in Georgia' Posted on 04/18/00 by Dan Rahn

Soon the flush of spring color will fade in your landscape. So then what? On "Gardening in Georgia" April 20 and 22, host Walter Reeves will show how to keep nonstop color in your yard.

Soil Temperatures: Don't Rush Mother Nature Posted on 04/18/00 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Many of the vegetables we plant are from the tropics. They don't like cold soils and won't grow well in them. To get the best growth, then, plant all transplants and seeds within a certain soil-temperature range.

Landscape Herbs Topic of Griffin Seminar April 27 Posted on 04/18/00 by Susan M. Varlamoff

Herbs don't just have medicinal and culinary value. They can add beauty to your landscape, too. An April 27 seminar, sponsored by the University of Georgia Research & Education Garden in Griffin, Ga., will tell you how.

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