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The Latest Thing: Georgians Decorating Cypress Trees Posted on 12/16/96 by

Georgians will buy close to a million Christmas trees this year. Many are choosing a new kind of tree that can make the holidays easier for everyone. "About 40 percent of the trees grown in Georgia this year are Leyland cypress," said Dave Moorhead.

1996 Beef, Pork Prices Bring Smiles, Frowns Posted on 12/09/96 by

1996 has left many people scratching their heads and wondering, "Was '96 a good year for beef and pork prices? And what's going to happen in 1997?" It really depends on if you're selling or buying and if it's beef or pork.

Georgia's Big Money Crops: Cotton, Peanuts and What? Posted on 12/09/96 by

What grows on Georgia farms? Cotton and peanuts, of course. And veggies. Don't forget the veggies. People may not know it, but vegetables rank right up there with cotton and peanuts as money crops in Georgia.

Christmas Gifts for Gardeners Are Easy Posted on 12/09/96 by Wayne J. McLaurin

What man could get away with giving his wife a truckload of topsoil for her Christmas gift? I did and survived! That's when you know you're married to a real gardener. What do you give a gardener? Just about anything having to do with plants and soil. And you don't have to search the malls to find them.

Holiday Traditions: Family Fetes or Fights? Posted on 12/09/96 by Dan Rahn

Oh, there's no place like home for the holidays. So how come going there gets people so stressed out? "We expect too much," said Don Bower.

How Can You Tell Apple Juice Is Safe? Posted on 12/02/96 by Dan Rahn

Even apple juice can make you sick. What can you trust anymore? For one thing, apple juice.

Mosquito Fish for the Wild Garden Posted on 12/02/96 by Jeff Jackson

Some people worry that a backyard pond will be a source of mosquitoes. Pond owners often stock mosquito fish to reduce the likelihood that mosquitoes will use the pond to reproduce.

Deadline Looms for Meat, Poultry Processors Posted on 12/02/96 by Dan Rahn

The demand for safe food could soon shut some meat and poultry processors down. That's not the way it's supposed to work. But if processors don't meet a Jan. 27 federal deadline, that's the way it will be.

Tired of Turkey? HamÿIt Up for the Holidays Posted on 12/02/96 by

Looking for an alternative to the traditional turkey feast for the holidays this year? Turkeys grace the table at many homes, but hams offer another easy option.

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