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Price of Produce All in the Timing Posted on 06/10/96 by

Georgia vegetable growers expected a bad crop year. Many farmers planted early and had plants freeze in the field, forcing them to replant.

Spring Rain Good for Peanuts, Too Late for Cattle Posted on 06/10/96 by J. Faith Peppers

As devastating drought drags on in the Southwest, Georgia farmers are singing in the rain. "We got rain just in time," said John Beasley.

Precision Farming on Display in Ag Showcase '96 Posted on 06/10/96 by Dan Rahn

When Craig Kvien tells about the gee-whiz technology to be displayed during the Georgia Ag Showcase '96, there's a lot of little kid in his voice.

Label Laws Crack Down On Bottled Water Claims Posted on 06/03/96 by J. Faith Peppers

When environmental groups reported recently that more than 380,000 Georgians were drinking contaminated water, were you tempted to run for the bottled stuff? Before you chug-a-lug, check the label. That bottled spring water may have sprung forth from a tap.

Georgia Canola Bounces Back from Freeze Posted on 06/03/96 by

In the year-to-year gamble with their crops, farmers win some and lose some. But they always learn something.

A Murderer Visits the Wild Garden Posted on 06/03/96 by Jeff Jackson

On May 13 a mystery creature broke into Leslie Sprando's duck pen. The animal had apparently climbed up the door and forced its way in where the door was loose at the top.

Help Garden, Landscape Through Dry Times Posted on 06/03/96 by

Gardens, lawns, trees and shrubs feel the burn of inevitable dry times in broiling Georgia summers. But you can slake your plants' thirst until the rains come, says Wayne McLaurin.

Long Winter Leads to Botrytis Blight in Landscape Posted on 05/27/96 by Dan Rahn

The late-spring sun is cranking up the heat. It's hard to believe the long, cold winter is still causing problems in Georgia landscapes. "We've had a lot of Botrytis blight in landscape plants this spring," said Jean Williams-Woodward.

Butterflies in the Garden Posted on 05/27/96 by Paul A. Thomas

Butterfly gardens are a lot of fun but require a little planning. To ensure a successful garden, first consider the butterfly's needs.

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