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Federal Payments Likely Little Help for Georgia Hog Farmers Posted on 01/20/99 by J. Faith Peppers

Don't expect the recently announced federal payments to small pork producers to help Georgia farmers much, says a University of Georgia economist.

Great Gardens Begin With Best Cultivars Posted on 01/20/99 by Darbie M. Granberry

I have visited thousands of gardens over the past 20 years. A few of them have clearly been major failures. Many have been fair to good. But a few have been truly outstanding. You know the type - picture-perfect, with beautiful, scrumptious vegetables that would make any gardener proud. Just like those gardens featured on the cover of many seed catalogs.

New Process Promises Tastier, Fresher Juices, Milk Posted on 01/13/99 by Sharon Omahen

Milk and fresh juices could soon taste better and stay fresh longer, thanks to a breakthrough pasteurization method developed at the University of Georgia. The new method uses high pressure instead of heat. Right now, the process of heating changes the flavor of juices and milk," said Romeo Toledo.

Nippy New Year No Problem for Vidalia Onions Posted on 01/13/99 by

A nippy new year sent a shiver through Vidalia onion farmers. But they're breathing easier now. The frosty first week caused little damage to the sweet Georgia crop, said a University of Georgia scientist. "We saw some damage to the leaves," said Al Purvis.

Prime-time Pruning Produces More Muscadine Grapes Posted on 01/13/99 by Dan Rahn

If you want your muscadines to grow more grapes and less tangled vines this summer, this winter is an important time for you, says a University of Georgia expert. "Muscadines grow so vigorously every season the vines can get very congested if they go unpruned," said Gerard Krewer.

Peach, Blueberry Growers Need More Cold Weather Posted on 01/05/99 by

The bone-chilling cold of early January was exactly what Georgia peach and blueberry growers need, say University of Georgia experts. But they need a lot more.

Thicket a Natural Choice for Dead Christmas Tree Posted on 01/05/99 by J. Faith Peppers

The carols have all been sung. The ornaments have long been safely packed away. That dead Christmas tree, though, can provide one last benefit from the holidays, says a University of Georgia scientist. "The big question is what not to do with it," said Jeff Jackson.

Get a Jump on Early Garden With Cold Frames, Hot Beds Posted on 01/05/99 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Georgians can look forward to a growing season of 165 to 230 days or more. However, most of us become anxious to get started before the last of winter's cold is gone. Historically, gardeners have taken early transplants safely outdoors before the weather is ready in a number of ways.

Weekend Project: Cold Frames Help Stretch Gardening Season Posted on 01/05/99 by Wayne J. McLaurin

If you don't have a cold frame, making one would be a great weekend project for any gardener. During winter, the cold frame will offer protection to less hardy plants and newly started perennials. It's also an ideal place to overwinter some plants or grow a small patch of lettuce or other cool-season crop. It simplifies the storage of bulbs and plants, too, for midwinter forcing indoors.

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