Cotton prevented planting situation
In the Furrow
By Will Duffie County Extension Coordinator
      Dry soil conditions across Georgia have cotton growers in a pickle. It is recommended that cotton be planted by May 31 in the Coastal Plain of Georgia. Cotton is a very expensive crop to produce and many of these expenses occur prior to or at planting. Because of this current situation, not plan...
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Mosquito life cycle
Home & Garden Tips
By Roosevelt McWilliams County Extension Agent
      From dawn to dusk you may be attacked by mosquitoes. Different types fly at different times, making control difficult. There are over 150 types of mosquitoes in the United States with about 50 here in Georgia. Most mosquitoes generally feed on other animals but they'll bite you given the chance....
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Skin-Safe Fun in the Sun Family & Consumer Science News
By Terri Black County Extension Agent
      Overexposure to the sun's invisible rays - ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) - can cause skin damage. The d a m a g e can be imm e d i a t e and longterm, with e f f e c t s r a n g i n g from sunburn, rashes, and cell and tissue damage to premature wrinkling and skin cancer. Indeed, m...
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