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Tiny Carpenters' Work Destroying Property Posted on 05/19/99 by J. Faith Peppers

For all their industrious drilling, carpenter bees do very little good for people. They aren't good at pollinating plants, say University of Georgia experts. About the only thing they are good at doing is chewing holes in houses.

Graduate Student Creates Ag Resource Website Posted on 05/18/99 by

When you can't find what you want on the web, create your own website. That's graduate student Stuart Pocknee's motto. He created AgriSurf. A website designed for farmers, agribusiness people, farm press, educators and others. The Ag Index lists 12,751 sites in various categories. You can also check ag news, ag weather, ag shows, ag sounds and an ag forum.

'Georgia Gardener' Zaps Fire Ants Posted on 05/17/99 by Dan Rahn

On "The Georgia Gardener" May 20 and 22, University of Georgia entomologist Beverly Sparks will show host Walter Reeves how to control fire ants with the "Georgia Two-step." Effective control, she explains, involves two steps: first scattering a bait, then using a mound treatment.

Drainage Problems in the Landscape Posted on 05/13/99 by Bob Westerfield

Many times we get excited about planting new shrubs and flowers in the landscape. But six months later they sometimes turn a disappointing shade of yellow. Many folks then throw out some fertilizer, thinking the plants need nitrogen. In reality, these plants may very well be suffering from a problem common in Georgia soils, called "wet feet."

Southeast Greenhouse Conference June 16-19 Posted on 05/13/99 by Dan Rahn

ÿThe Southeast Greenhouse Conference and Trade Show will be at the Palmetto Expo Center inÿ Greenville, S.C., June 16-19.

Big Poultry Conference Set May 26 Posted on 05/13/99 by Dan Rahn

The Deep South Poultry Conference will provide the latest updates for poultry growers May 26 in Tifton, Ga. Sessions will cover all aspects of managing a broiler business.

Rain 'Perfect, Perfect, Perfect' for Georgia Peanut Crop Posted on 05/07/99 by

Rain across the southern part of the state May 6 and 7 was "perfect, perfect, perfect" for the $400 million Georgia peanut crop, said a University of Georgia peanut scientist. "We saw a good, general, soaking rain across the peanut belt," said John Beasley.

Drought Not Just for Summer, UGA Scientist Says Posted on 05/06/99 by Sharon Omahen

When you hear the word "drought," you probably think of the dog days of summer and dry weather conditions. Well, it's May, and Georgia is in a drought. Usually, we aren't concerned about drought conditions in May, but that's the situation we're in this year," said David Stooksbury.

Nectar for Tree Lovers: Ambrosia Beetles Strike Posted on 05/06/99 by J. Faith Peppers

Thousands of small Georgia trees are sprouting spikes this spring. The thorny turn of events is a clear sign of trouble, say University of Georgia experts. It's the attack of Asian ambrosia beetles. "The classic signal that the plant has been attacked by Asian ambrosia beetles is an inch-long toothpick emerging from the trunk," said Walter Reeves.

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