As winter approaches the broiler belt, it brings with it increased heating fuel bills for poultry growers. Most modern poultry houses in...
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Extremely hot and dry conditions have persisted in the region over the past few months of 2023. The most recent US Drought Monitor, released...
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In most cattle operations, the greatest expense is attributed to feeding costs. Several alternative feedstuffs can reduce overall feed costs...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Farming full time was a dream for Garrett Dixon as he studied animal science at Auburn University. He dug in and...
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As the fall broccoli season approaches, growers should be prepared for the challenges of crop production during the growing season. Weather ...
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The Agronomic Crops Team delivers research-based integrated information to improve crop management decisions while increasing profitability....
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Target spot, also known as Corynespora leaf spot, is an emerging cotton disease in the southeastern United States. It is caused by the necro...
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Learn the pros and cons of calving during certain seasons of the year.
Determining the best time of year to calve first requires an opera...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Any given row crop variety is only as good as the research and information behind it. This is just one of the re...
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Table of Contents
Introduction – Ayanava Majumdar 3
About AIDB – Rachel Chastain 4
Grow Your Own Food – Chip East 5
To...
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Despite the unusually cold spring weather, grapes are developing on schedule and fruit cluster blooming is fast approaching (Figure 1). Grap...
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Fusarium head blight (FHB) or scab was spotted the week of April 16, 2023 in southwest Alabama. FHB is an economically important disease of ...
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