Purchasing or raising replacement heifers is a systematic part of maintaining a beef cow- calf operation. Replacement heifers should...
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Nutrient Composition of By-Product Feeds
The nutrient composition of by-products varies widely. The following table is a general guid...
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Last reviewed June 2023
Figs are easy to grow in warm climates but produce their best fruit in Mediterranean climates with hot, d...
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Learn about floodwater, risk assessment, contaminated crops, and what food crop producers can do to prepare for flooding.
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The fall armyworm is a chronic pest in the Southeast and can cause severe damage to grass and forage crops. Damage varies in appeara...
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Learn steps a horse owner can take during the preweaning phase of a foal’s life to ensure optimum health and future productivity.
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Profit profiles is a weekly market report for common Alabama agricultural commodities. It contains futures prices for nearby and harvest mon...
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Continued reliance on the same mode of action for weed management for years has led to the development of herbicide-resistant weeds througho...
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Reflex (fomesafen) is a widely used soil herbicide (PPO-inhibitor) in cotton and soybean with excellent pigweed control efficacy. Despite th...
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As farmers plan for the next year's crops, university researchers are working ahead to determine the best varieties for farmers across the s...
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Alabama has several major soil areas. Most of the soils within each area were formed from materials with similar characteristics. Detailed s...
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Farmers need tools to help ensure that their growing seasons are profitable. "Climate and Crops", an iBook from the Alabama Cooperative Ext...
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