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Soybean Growers Should Test for Nematodes Posted on 10/07/96 by

Root-knot nematodes may have finally met their match. These hungry little microscopic worms love to munch on Georgia soybeans. So University of Georgia agricultural experts designed new nematode-resistant varieties.

An Intelligent Frog in the Wild Garden Posted on 10/07/96 by Jeff Jackson

Not long ago I wrote about how to make a pond for tree frogs so they could breed without the predation and competition of larger frogs. Since then I've learned a few things about how to make such a pond. I learned much of it from a particularly intelligent green frog.

Pork Processor Reopening Posted on 10/07/96 by

Pork producers, industry leaders and bankers have put on hold their efforts to bring 300 jobs back into south Georgia.

Blueberry Lovers Early Treat Posted on 09/30/96 by Dan Rahn

Every summer, blueberry lovers everywhere await the arrival of this sweet Georgia crop. Some of them, willing to pay a little extra, don't wait that long. "Southern highbush blueberries ripen in April and May," said Gerard Krewer.

Prepare Garden Tools for Winter Posted on 09/30/96 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Your garden may be about ready for a long winter's nap, but your work isn't done. Don't forget to tuck your gardening tools into bed for the winter, too. A little bit of attention now will reap rewards of years of good service from gardening tools.

Georgia Tobacco Pressed for Packaging Alternative Posted on 09/30/96 by

There had to be a better way for farmers to package tobacco. "A nationwide tobacco advisory committee told growers and warehousemen they need to find a better marketing package," said J. Michael Moore.

Many Private Wells Open to Contaminants Posted on 09/23/96 by

Protect your head. Everybody knows that. That's why cyclists and football players wear helmets. But a wellhead -- the part of a water well you can see -- needs protection, too.

For Fall Foliage Show, Bring Mountains to You Posted on 09/23/96 by Dan Rahn

Soon floods of people will be pouring over north Georgia. It's the annual fall foliage exhibition in Nature's mountain gallery.

Late-Summer, Fall Fruits for Wild Garden Posted on 09/23/96 by Jeff Jackson

I've often heard folks complain about two problems with fruit trees in their yards. One is that mammals or birds are eating the fruit. "How do we stop this?" they ask.

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