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Eager Gardeners Look to Potato-planting Time Posted on 01/14/98 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Many Georgia gardeners aim to have tilled their gardens and planted their "seed" potatoes on or around Valentine's Day. Others will be lucky to have them planted by tax time.

Post-holiday Dieters Should Wait, Set Reasonable Goals Posted on 01/07/98 by Dan Rahn

As soon as the overindulging ends, holiday frolickers swarm into commercial weight-loss centers or starve themselves at home, intent on shedding the pounds they've gained.

1997 Census of Agriculture Forms Due Feb. 2 Posted on 01/07/98 by J. Faith Peppers

U.S. farmers and ranchers have until Feb. 2 to report their 1997 operations to be counted in the 25th Census of Agriculture. The census offers a complete accounting of U.S. farm production.

This Year's Poinsettia Can Be Next Year's, Too Posted on 12/22/97 by Sharon Omahen

When the holidays are over and you pack away the decorations, don't pitch the poinsettia plant. If you're up for a challenge, this year's poinsettia could become a part of your holiday decorations next year.

Soggy Fields Soaking Up Wheat Profits Posted on 12/22/97 by

Unusually wet fall weather has Georgia wheat farmers planting their smallest crops in almost 20 years, said a University of Georgia agronomist. "We're hoping farmers can get 250,000 to 280,000 acres planted this year," said Dewey Lee.

Savannah Coastal Gardens to House Palm Collection Posted on 12/22/97 by Gary L. Wade

One of the largest collections of palms in the Southeast is planned for the University of Georgia Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens in Savannah, the University announced this week.

Selecting the Best Garden Varieties Posted on 12/22/97 by Darbie M. Granberry

How bountiful will your garden harvest be this spring? You can't be certain since you can't predict the kind of growing season we'll have. But you can be certain that the better-adapted the varieties you plant, the better your chances of reaping a bountiful harvest.

Rain Spoiling Georgia's Cotton Crop Posted on 12/17/97 by J. Faith Peppers

When rain keeps on dropping, you can't pick very much cotton. Cotton that gets wet loses its value. And, for Georgia farmers, that's no reason to whistle Dixie. "We've had over 20 inches of rain since Sept. 25," said Steve Brown.

New UGA Laboratory will Focus on Agriculture and the Environment Posted on 12/17/97 by

Governor Zell Miller, University of Georgia President Michael Adams, and other state officials dedicated the new $6 million National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL) on the Tifton Campus of the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences on Friday (Dec. 12).

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