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April, 2002 Archive
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April/2001 Archive
Hay
Acreage Down in State
Auburn,
May 3, 2002---Hay acreage will be down significantly this year
in Alabama. Current estimates from the Alabama Agricultural
Statistics Service indicate the state's farmers will devote about
90,000 fewer acres to producing hay this summer than they did in
2001. More than 900,000 acres were in hay production in 2001. (More...)
Vaccinate
Horses for West Nile Virus and Other Diseases
Auburn,
April 25, 2002---Horse
owners should have all their horses vaccinated immediately for West
Nile virus (WNV). (More...)
Scientists
Begin 2002 Monitoring for West Nile Virus
Auburn, April 18, 2002---Wildlife
biologists and other scientists are poised to begin a third year of
monitoring Alabama's bird population for West Nile virus (WNV).
(More...)
Extension
Agents and Volunteers Assist Honda Tree-Planting Effort
Auburn,
April 17, 2002--- Executives with the new Honda Manufacturing
Plant in Lincoln recently presented local Extension agents, Master
Gardeners and other volunteers with a tall order: helping newly
trained employees and their families plant 2,300 trees along the
front of the new facility. (More...)
Extension
Changes Peanut Producers' Mind-Set
April 11, 2002---It
wasn't so many years ago that by the middle of April, farmers in the
Wiregrass were crisscrossing their fields planting peanuts. These
days, Wiregrass farmers are still hard at work during April, but one
thing they are not doing is planting peanuts. (More...)
Phase-out
of Key Pesticides Keeps Homeowners Busier than Ever
Auburn,
April 9, 2002--- It’s one of the few constants in
an ever-changing universe. Week after sweltering hot
week during the growing season, farmers are in their
fields scouting for signs of insect damage to
determine what pesticides will be needed to keep
troublesome pests at bay. (More...)
Diabetes
Workshop and Portable Cooking School April 25-26 in Montgomery
Auburn, April 5, 2002---The
Alabama Cooperative Extension System is sponsoring a Diabetes
Workshop and Portable Cooking School April 25-26 at the Governors
House Hotel and Conference Center in Montgomery. (More...)
4-H
Offers Lessons in Environment and Democracy
Auburn,
April 4, 2002---Throughout her career, 4-H
educator Emily Kling has been a strong believer in
environmental education. (More...)
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