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Agriculture December 5, 2007
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Pecans abundant, pricey this season
By Sharon Omahen University of Georgia
      Georgia will lead the world in pecan production this year. Despite a large harvest, consumers will pay more this holiday season, says a University of Georgia agricultural economist. Georgia and Texas vie for top pecan-producing state each year, said Wojciech Florkowski, a researcher with the UGA...
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Census of Agriculture to be in mailboxes soon
      America's farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to make their voices heard and help shape the future of agriculture for years to come. That opportunity will come to their mailboxes in the form of the 2007 Census of Agriculture.
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Young Farmers meet on beef quality
      Forty-three area farmers and cattlemen were in attendance Tuesday night, Nov. 27 to hear Dr. Frank Owsley of Auburn University present a program on beef quality assurance. Dr. Owsley spoke about the importance of producing quality meat for the American consumer and management practices useful in m...
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Landscape students put skills to work
      Visitors to Early County High School are sure to notice a slight change in the front of the building. Students in Kitty Simmons landscaping class have been developing and implementing a new landscape for the front entrance since August. The last time the beds went through a total overhaul was in ...
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