These hard-to-control prickly shrubs can reduce grazing and hay quality as well as injure livestock. Find answers to managing their growth and spread in these frequently asked questions.
Blackberry and dewberry shrubs…
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama A&M University held its 13th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Day. This year’s theme “Ushering in a New Era of STEM” highlights the rise of STEM innovation aro…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This Food Friday, Live Well Alabama is cooking tasty Cheesy Quesadillas. These quesadillas are fun to make with the whole family. Let your child—with clean hands—tear spinach leaves into pieces.
Ingredients
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Brunswickgrass (Paspalum nicorae Parodi) is becoming a problematic weed in summer perennial grass pastures in the Southeast.
Introduction
This plant is native to southern Brazil, northern Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Producers face difficult decisions day in and day out. Alabama Cooperative Extension System professionals have compiled information to help farmers consider all options when deciding whether to purchase and install…
The Integrated Orchard Management Guide for Commercial Apples is a collaborative effort among Southeast universities to help growers with apple management. Topics in this guide include pest management, pollinator information, herbicid…
Small fruit crops are knowledge and technology-intensive enterprises. All the land grant universities in the southern region have their strengths and weaknesses with regard to expertise and information dissemination with these crops. It is …
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Commercial horticulture is an exciting business. With many different options available, someone might wonder how to get started in this business. An Extension professional offers information on getting started in c…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Bacterial spot is a common disease of tomatoes and peppers. Most often, damage from this disease is on the leaves of a plant. There are several steps that growers can take to control and prevent this disease. Alaba…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies breast milk as a food, not a bodily fluid. Learn the proper methods for preparing, storing, and warming breast milk.
Breast Milk Preparation
Always wash hands well …
Eight tasks for the winter season to ensure your landscape is ready for spring growth.
Cut the grass
Cut warm season lawns to a height of 1-2 inches. Cut cool season lawns to a height of 3-4 inches. Winter snow and cold may damage roots…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – There are nearly 14.5 million people living with and beyond cancer in the United States today. Through the Master Gardener program, Alabama Extension’s home grounds team is working to make an impact on the lives of…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With spring fully upon us, many people will be spending much of their time planting and maintaining their gardens. Part of this maintenance is spraying to control weeds and pests. Calibrating sprayers before applyi…
Eight tasks for the winter season to ensure your landscape is ready for spring growth.
Remove finished and dead plants
Overwintering plant litter can harbor pests and diseases. Tilling under pest and disease free litter is another option….
Insect pests are almost a year-round problem in Alabama. Pests can be above ground or below-ground. While it is somewhat easier to observe foliar insects, it is a daunting task to really know what is inside the soil before it is too late. V…