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La Nina Keeping Drought Going. Posted on 12/20/99 by David E. Stooksbury

2000 is shaping up to be another dry year for Georgia.

UGA Fighting the Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Posted on 12/17/99 by Dan Rahn

In the agricultural researchers' battles against the tomato spotted wilt virus, carried by salt-and-pepper-sized insects called thrips, the war never ends. But scientists and farmers enter the new century well armed.

Sweetpotatoes or Yams? Both are Yummy Posted on 12/17/99 by Wayne J. McLaurin

As the holidays draw near, we begin planning what to serve at family dinners. One question comes up every year: What is the difference between a sweetpotato and a yam?

Current Farm Crisis Began in 1996 Posted on 12/16/99 by Sharon Omahen

Farmers across Georgia are in crisis, and it's not new. The beginning of the farm crisis here, as well as many other states, can be traced back to 1996, says a University of Georgia expert.

Farmers Need Support During Crisis Posted on 12/09/99 by Sharon Omahen

More than 300 county agents, clergymen and bankers attended the 'Helping Georgia Farmers at Risk' workshop Nov. 30 to prepare themselves to help farmers cope with the crisis.

4-H Making Plans for the New Millennium Posted on 12/09/99 by J. Faith Peppers

4-H has been around for almost a century. Today they are making plans for the new millennium. What will 4-H look like in the future?

International Internship Will Send Ag Student to Brussels Posted on 12/09/99 by

Global marketing is the name of the game for selling many of Georgia's agricultural products. In response, the University of Georgia is teaming up with the Georgia Department of Agriculture to offer its first internship in Brussels, Belgium for UGA agricultural and environmental sciences students.

Cloned Cattle Makes Consistent Quality for Consumers Posted on 12/04/99 by

Scientists cloning cattle in University of Georgia laboratories see their work going straight to the farm and the grocery store. High-quality bulls they clone for cattle farms will make consistently high-quality beef more available for consumers.

'County Guide' Answers Questions Posted on 12/03/99 by

Whatever you want to know about Georgia counties is in the Georgia County Guide, now available.

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