We depend on soils to grow our food, but they also support the natural systems that we count on to produce forest and wildlife resources. Soils impact forestland productivity, and can determine if certain plants and animals grow and thriv…
The term stressful situations refers to events that families find problematic. These events may occur often, such as getting the kids off to school, dealing with work issues, arguing with friends or family, or experiencing social me…
Techniques and strategies can help reduce the stress in your life during difficult times or in traumatic situations.
Acknowledge your stress.
Be open to learning new ways of coping.
Stay connected.
Help others.
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Adolescent Health Issue
Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among high school students has increased at a staggering rate. According to the United States Surgeon General, e-cigarette use is higher among youth than adults and has…
Leaf tissue testing (also called plant analysis) is the best option when deciding if and how much more nitrogen or other nutritional elements needed to meet expected yields. Leaf tissue testing can help identify any “hidden hunger” that…
Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is the practice of using a variety of methods to manage pests. When used correctly, pesticides can be a great tool for managing pests, but they should not be the first action to manage pest problems. This…
Three of the most important requirements for game and nongame wildlife are shelter (cover), food, and water. Increasing or decreasing the abundance of a particular wildlife species on your property will be a matter of altering the relativ…
Oak trees are known to be attractive to deer. Learn more on how you can better manage oak trees on your hunting property in these two videos.
For more information, contact the Alabama Extension regional forestry and wildlife a…
Do you have invasive species on your property? Or are you looking to improve the composition of your forest understory? Herbicides can help get the job done and are a great management tool when used correctly. Learn more in this short vide…
Here are a few things to remember when planning and implementing food plots. Learn more in this short video.
For more information, contact the Alabama Extension regional forestry and wildlife agent serving your county.
To learn…
Follow this planting guide for growing cooler-weather produce that thrives.
Many vegetables are well adapted to planting in the summer for fall harvest, which will extend the gardening season so you can continue to harvest …
A well-designed and managed landscape can reduce the amount of water needed for home landscape irrigation. This conservation of water becomes increasingly important as municipal governments impose broad watering bans in response to …
Apple and Pear
Apple and pear trees are subject to serious damage from pests. As a result, a preventive spray program is needed. The following practices will improve the effectiveness of the pesticides and may lessen the need…
Continued reliance on the same mode of action for weed management for years has led to the development of herbicide-resistant weeds throughout the United States. * Pigweed throughout this article refers to Palmer amaranth.
Palmer amarant…
Coyotes are a hot topic among many hunters. How do coyotes affect your management decisions? Here are some quick ideas about how to reduce the impact of coyotes on your deer population. Learn more in this short video.
For more inform…