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Five-leafed clover covers this plant with a little extra luck. CAES News
Gene for luck 07/15/10 Stephanie Schupska
Wayne Parrott has answered a question that has stumped plant breeders for the past century: Why do some white clover plants have four leaves?
Homegrown tomatoes dried in a food dehydrator CAES News
Dried produce 07/08/10 Sharon Dowdy, Stephanie Schupska
If your home garden “runneth over” with produce, try drying the excess as a healthy snack or nutritional addition to winter soups and sauces. A University of Georgia food safety specialist says it only takes a dehydrator and a little effort.
Living Well logo to accompany FACS column series. CAES News
Vegetable canning 06/24/10 Elizabeth L. Andress
Many people are returning to home canning or starting for the first time. And many are making what could be a deadly mistake. Canning green beans or other vegetables in boiling water instead of under pressure with a properly researched procedure can cost lives.
Corn infected by the fungus Aspergillus flavus. CAES News
African HIV, cancer link discovered 06/10/10 Sharon Dowdy
A University of Georgia scientist has discovered a connection between HIV incidence in Sub-Saharan Africa countries and the amount of corn people consume there.
Golf ball sized hail CAES News
May heats Georgia 06/09/10 Pam Knox
Georgia was a hot and wet place to live in May.
Cotton is harvested Nov, 1, 2005 at the Durden Farms Candler County near Metter, Ga. CAES News
Crop Update 06/03/10 April Reese Sorrow
Georgia farmers plan to plant more cotton and peanuts this year. And timely spring rains have helped get both crops off to a good start. Corn growers, on the other hand, are seeing a reduction in their acreage due in part to that same rainfall.
Sweet Vidalia onions in a basket at a roadside stand in Tattnall County, Ga. CAES News
Vidalia Onion crop hits market 05/20/10 April Reese Sorrow
After a soggy winter, spring and start to harvest, Georgia’s famous Vidalia Onion crop is hitting markets and looking good, according to a University of Georgia onion expert.
Tomato plant with tomatoes in various stages of ripeness CAES News
Tomato tree vs. tomato plant 05/18/10 Sharon Dowdy
From the Chia Pet to the Topsy Turvy tomato planter, every year the newest wave of garden gadgets or plants hits the marketplace. One of the newest is the tomato tree. A University of Georgia expert advises home gardeners to do their homework before ordering one.
Tomato plants in pots at various sizes CAES News
Tasty tomatoes 04/15/10 Sharon Dowdy
Tomatoes are the most commonly grown vegetable in backyard gardens. They are also one of the most difficult to grow, according to a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension expert.
Small tomato plant growing in a bucket CAES News
Better tomatoes 04/15/10 Sharon Dowdy
Are you ready for fresh tomatoes from the garden? University of Georgia Cooperative Extension recommends growing tomatoes in a garden or in containers for the best results. And, Spalding County Extension coordinator Wade Hutcheson has a few more suggestions to make tomato season even better.