Winter Pea
Pisum sativum: Producers should plant winter pea in September. Winter pea grows on a vine, similar to vetch. This cold-hardy, a...
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Feeding horses high-quality hay not only maintains their health but ultimately saves owners money. Follow these best nutrition pract...
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Grazing management is used as a tool to optimize forage utilization and sustain animal performance in livestock operations. Generall...
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Rezilon (indaziflam), produced by Bayer, is now available for use in Alabama. This product is a new chemical mode of action (Group 29) not s...
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The redheaded flea beetle has been reported statewide in Alabama since the 70s. Severe outbreaks of this species in nurseries have been repo...
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Growers should be watching for early season insect pests on their peas and beans. Early in the growing season, leguminous vegetables are in ...
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Educating ourselves about how phosphorus enters water bodies is important for agroecosystem management. Learn about phosphorus loss ...
Read More about Phosphorus Basics: Understanding Pathways of Soil Phosphorus Loss
Making adjustments to a herbicide program for a Christmas tree farm may lead to big savings. Recently, Extension professionals conducted a s...
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There may be times where cattle producers are challenged with less-than-ideal circumstances. Whether it is uncertain markets, bouts of sever...
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Bacterial spot is the most common disease of peppers in Alabama and is a recurring problem on tomatoes grown in the state. The disease can s...
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Blackberry plants can produce delicious berries if they are well maintained and pruned correctly. These plants can grow vigorously, however,...
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Roughly 46 percent of United States acreage is made up of grassland-pasture, rangeland, and cropland that produce an abundant supply of food...
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