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Water Crisis Prompts EPD Plan: Public Meetings Set Posted on 03/25/96 by

Salty water problems along the coast and lower pressure in the upper Floridan aquifer are prompting a state plan to manage the groundwater there. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division plan, if it goes into effect, would greatly restrict groundwater use in the area.

Trees Make Antifreeze to Survive Cold Posted on 03/18/96 by Kim D. Coder

The chill of this spring hasn't been good for many trees. Several freezes separated by warm weather have caused major damage.

Frozen Produce Healthy in New FDA Ruling Posted on 03/18/96 by J. Faith Peppers

Would frozen produce by any other term bring sales as sweet? The folks who freeze fruits and vegetables don't think so. They wanted the term "healthy" on their labels. And the Food and Drug Administration says they're entitled to it.

March Freeze Hits Georgia Crops Hard Posted on 03/18/96 by Dan Rahn

A month after a bitter early-February freeze, Georgia farmers have taken it on the chin again. Another deep freeze and damaging winds blasted the state's vegetable, fruit and grain crops March 8-9.

Latest UGA Winners All Bulls, No Dogs Posted on 03/17/96 by

The latest winners from the University of Georgia are all bulls and no dogs. "These bulls are in the top 1 percent as compared to their breeds on the national level," said Robert Stewart.

Farmers Learning Benefit of Low Grain Supply Posted on 03/11/96 by

Low grain supplies have buyers scrambling to make sure they'll have enough for their needs. A marketing expert said farmers should be scrambling, too, to lock in prices driven up by the shortage. "Grain stocks in the United States and globally are at very low levels," said George Shumaker.

Attract Hole-nesting Birds to Your Wild Garden Posted on 03/11/96 by Jeff Jackson

"We put up a nest box for squirrels, and a screech owl moved in. How do we run it off so we can have squirrels?"

It's Wait-and-See for Georgia Peaches Posted on 03/11/96 by J. Faith Peppers

The annual countdown to fresh, sweet, rosy peaches is on. But how much of the Georgia peach crop survived last month's deep freeze? "When you look at a crop that produces 10 times the number of flowers it can set fruit for, you never know," said Mark Collier.

Paralympics Counting on 4-H'ers Posted on 03/11/96 by

When those inspiring athletes claim their Paralympic Games victories, they will celebrate under the watchful eyes of 70 Georgia 4-H'ers who volunteered to help with the Games.

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