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Peanuts Not 'Just Peanuts' for Georgia Farmers Posted on 03/25/98 by

Their total value is hard to pin down, but peanuts clearly aren't "just peanuts" in Georgia. One University of Georgia economist figures peanuts add $1.1 billion to the economy in direct income, related jobs and other jobs, services and economic activity.

Global Research Brightens Future for Peanut Growers Posted on 03/25/98 by J. Faith Peppers

As the federal government ponders the future of farm programs, one research group is preparing for life with or without price supports. The Peanut Collaborative Research Support Program is finding worldwide solutions now that may help Georgia farmers in the future. "Peanuts are a global crop with global problems," said John Williams.

Spring Brings Azalea Lace Bugs Out of Hibernation Posted on 03/25/98 by Sharon Omahen

As another winter turns to spring, bears aren't the only things coming out of hibernation. Azalea lace bugs are waking up, too, and will soon damage prized azaleas if homeowners don't take action.

Glickman Connects Agricultural Research to People Posted on 03/18/98 by

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman came to Georgia Friday to view the harsh effects of floods and freezes on Georgia agriculture. But he saw much more.

Tomatoes Popular in Georgia Vegetable Gardens Posted on 03/18/98 by Wayne J. McLaurin

The tomato was once a garden curiosity. But it can be grown in many areas under many conditions. And people get a great deal of satisfaction from growing them.

What Happened to My Tomatoes? Posted on 03/18/98 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Even when you seem to have done everything right, tomatoes can fail in the garden. Here are a few of the reasons why.

Soaking Rains Deal Heavy Blow to Georgia Posted on 03/11/98 by Dan Rahn

Farmers can't make it without rain. But after six soggy months of soakers, many aren't certain they can survive with it, either. University of Georgia scientists and county Extension Service agents say the latest round of El Ni¤o rains have virtually ended farmers' struggles to harvest cotton and delayed planting of this year's crops.

Shoppers Give Ground Chicken Thumbs Down Posted on 03/11/98 by Sharon Omahen

Food shoppers may have welcomed the addition of ground turkey and ground pork into the meat market, but University of Georgia research shows ground chicken wouldn't get an equal reception.

Blankets Won't Protect Outdoor Plants from Cold Damage Posted on 03/11/98 by Sharon Omahen

A late-winter freeze had Georgia homeowners rushing to cover their landscape plants this week. But a University of Georgia horticulturist said blankets over plants only serve to give their owners peace of mind.

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