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A Plain Little Bird for the Wild Garden Posted on 04/08/96 by Jeff Jackson

A little-known bird makes an interesting addition to your wild garden. You can attract it with some minor adjustments to your garden plan.

U.S. Farm Exports Basking in Big Win Posted on 04/01/96 by

The rest of the economy may fuss about export deficits or celebrate small successes. Farm exports, though, are basking in the big win: the 36th year of surpluses and a 10 percent increase in international sales.

Rediscover Riches Herbs Can Add to Your Home Posted on 04/01/96 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Herbs, and access to where they grew, once raised riches for spice-hungry nations. They may not be kingdom builders now, but they're hugely popular. People are rediscovering the many ways herbs can enhance their lives, from their foods to their landscapes.

New Process-Control System Making Food Safer Posted on 04/01/96 by J. Faith Peppers

It began as a way to prevent upset stomach in space. Now it's making your food safer. The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System puts total quality management guidelines to work on your dinner.

Peanuts Find Weather Too Chilly to Venture Out Posted on 04/01/96 by

As spring arrives in south Georgia, people stream outdoors to enjoy the warm days. Peanut seeds, though, may find it still too chilly to venture out. APeanuts are very sensitive to soil temperature,@ said John Beasley.

Some Farm Irrigation Systems Shocking Posted on 03/27/96 by

The condition of some farm irrigation systems is shocking. Literally. AWe see an average of one death every year caused by electrical problems in irrigation systems,@ said Kerry Harrison.

March Freeze Subdues Spring Flower Display Posted on 03/25/96 by Dan Rahn

Where have all the flowers gone? The freeze took a bunch, but not every one. "It's going to be a fairly dull spring, I'm afraid," said Frank Funderburk.

Make a Stone Pile in Your Wild Garden Posted on 03/25/96 by Jeff Jackson

A stone pile in an old fence row is a fascinating detail in a rural landscape.

Georgia Vegetable Growers' Hopes Chilled Posted on 03/25/96 by

Just as Georgia vegetable growers had recovered from a midwinter freeze, Mother Nature put the chill on again. "Most farmers who decided to replant after the early-February freeze were hit again with almost total losses in greens," said Terry Kelley.

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