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No Disaster Relief Money for Most Farmers Until June Posted on 04/07/99 by J. Faith Peppers

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman says most farmers won't get the $2 billion earmarked for special crop disaster aid until after the spring planting season. Congress approved the payments for the crop loss disaster assistance program last year as part of a $6 billion aid package.

Keep Your Signals Straight About TV Posted on 03/31/99 by

Watching television is a big part of many children's lives. A University of Georgia scientist said many kids sit in front of a TV longer than they spend in school. "Think for a minute how long your TV is on," said Diane Bales,

Don't Blame Pine Trees for Springtime Sneezes Posted on 03/31/99 by Kim D. Coder

With all the beauty of spring comes the nuisance of pollen. Pollen is the male part of a plant's life. It isn't good or bad. It's just there, in great volume, in the spring. Some people consider spring pollen season a bad time, especially if they are allergic to specific pollens.

UGA Raises Stakes in Plant Genetics Research Posted on 03/24/99 by Dan Rahn

The high-tech excitement of plant genetics research at the University of Georgia is ratchetting higher with the addition of Andy Paterson as a professor in plant biotechnology and genomics. A highly regarded researcher in structural genomics, Paterson provides a key part of the scientific expertise in the Applied Genetics Technology (AGTEC) Resource's focus on plant biotechnology.

UGA Program Helps Leaders Understand Poverty Problems Posted on 03/24/99 by J. Faith Peppers

A million Georgians live in poverty, trying to support a family on less than $15,000 a year. In a new University of Georgia educational program, the people they rely on for help trade places with them, at least for one day.

Beware of Hitch Hikers on Spring Garden Plants Posted on 03/24/99 by Sharon Omahen

It's time to shop for spring garden plants. And buyers should be careful not to bring home unwanted hitchhikers with their new additions.

Transplanting Rules of Thumb Make Garden More Successful Posted on 03/24/99 by Dan Rahn

Many vegetable plants' first days in the garden aren't as seedlings poking through the soil, but as young plants that started life indoors. For those plants, a University of Georgia gardening expert says some "transplanting rules of thumb" can make your garden much more successful.

Tiny Bugs Can Take Big Bite Out of Vidalia Onions Posted on 03/17/99 by

Georgia onion growers don't usually think of insects as a major problem. But thrips can take a bite out of the sweet onion crop, said a University of Georgia scientist. "Even a relatively small population can have a significant yield impact," said UGA entomologist David Riley.

Good News for Shoppers: Milk Prices Headed Way Down Posted on 03/17/99 by Dan Rahn

If you like falling prices, check out the dairy case at your favorite grocer, says a University of Georgia economist. "Lower milk prices are coming in April," said Bill Thomas. Unfortunately, the news isn't great for everybody. The price drop will pinch dairy farmers hard.

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