Apple and Pear
Apple and pear trees are subject to serious damage from pests. As a result, a preventive spray program is needed. The follow...
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Have you ever noticed the large puddles of water that form on the ground's surface when it rains? When you look later, the puddles have drai...
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Tall fescue is a cool-season, perennial, bunch-type grass for north Alabama lawns. It is desirable for its texture, dark green color, and ab...
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Who We Are
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach organization for the land grant mission of Auburn University and Alabam...
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Insect pests are one of the major problems in organic production systems. Crop damage from insect pests can occur via direct feeding or egg-...
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Your county Extension office can help you identify plants and pests located in the landscape. All that may be needed is a good-quality photo...
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What is a private pesticide applicator?
A private pesticide applicator is a person that is producing an agricultural commodity on owned, re...
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2026
Kudzu is a classic example of a plant that was introduced with good intentions but that resulted in bad outcomes. Learn about th...
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This is the first in a four-part series on Restoring Storm-Ravaged Trees Learn to assess trees for safety and how to be aware of trees and h...
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Effective pest management requires knowing which insects are damage-producing and which are beneficial to crop health. This guide provides c...
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Planting cool-season food plots for white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and other wildlife not only provides hunting opportunities bu...
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Welcome to Alabama Cooperative Extension System where we are committed to providing you research-based information for improving farm income...
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