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Midnight Feeding Of Hens Improves Eggshell Quality, UF Research Finds

GAINESVILLE—Give a hen a midnight snack and she’ll lay eggs with stronger shells, University of Florida researchers have found.

Filed under Agriculture, Research on Wednesday, May 22, 1996.

Watermelons May Be Late, But Just In Time For Summer Holidays

GAINESVILLE—Thanks to a very late and extremely cold winter this year, consumers will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the refreshing sensation of a mouthful of that traditional summer treat — the sweet and juicy watermelon.

Filed under Agriculture, Florida, Research on Friday, May 17, 1996.

Control Fly Takes On A Common Foe To Help Poultry Producers And Their Neighbors

GAINESVILLE—A small, shiny fly that feeds on pesky house flies may help Florida’s poultry producers save thousands of dollars and squash complaints from their neighbors.

Filed under Agriculture, Environment, Research on Thursday, May 9, 1996.