Water pollutants are substances or conditions that change the natural state of an aquatic ecosystem, leading to degradation. Alabama utilizes their drinking water from both ground and surface water.
Many of Alabama’s water resour…
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Learn the background and history of plant growth regulators in cotton as well as common use patterns and treatment, timing, and rate considerations.
Background and History
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) have been use…
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ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many people avoid answering questions that start with “what if.” This is why too few individuals have life insurance, wills or disaster plans. Having a disaster plan in place, will bring piece of mind …
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This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
Prevention and Treatment of Disease
Mastitis
Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland (udder). The most comm…
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This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
Nutrient requirements differ based on age, stage of production, weight, breed type, and the environment. In order to maintain milk…
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This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
General Small Ruminant Breeding
The profitability of goat and sheep operations is largely reliant on successful reproduction pr…
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Learn how to approach the topic of sex in a way that helps your teen make wise and healthy choices.
As a parent, you know that the topic of sex is an important one to discuss with your children. But just because the topic i…
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ForestHER is a workshop series created with women landowners in mind. This year there are a variety of workshop dates and topics. Learn about forests and woodland management in a relaxed, fun setting that is right for you.
For more inf…
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate about 262 million tons of municipal trash each year. They recycle and compost 91 million tons of this material. On average, a single person will recycle and c…
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This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
Goat and Sheep Facilities
While shelters and fences are primary components of facilities, there are additional features to consider, …
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Tawny crazy ants are a highly invasive pest that is best contained by pest management professionals using these strategies for identification and control.
Tawny crazy ants (TCA), Nylanderia fulva (Mayr), wer…
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A beef cow needs to produce a calf every year to be an economically viable member of the herd. An important management tool that will improve the reproductive efficiency of a beef herd is an annual pregnancy examination for every co…
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Water management is one of the most critical issues in modern agriculture. Water resources have been critical to farmers since the advent of agriculture. Proper and timely irrigation is one of the first requirement…
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Disasters are stressful for every person affected. Feelings of anxiety and grief are especially prevalent in children following a natural disaster, like a tornado.
Dr. Katrina Akande, a Human Development and Fam…
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To be labeled organic, a food or other agricultural product must meet specific USDA standards. Learn the difference this makes in the products you buy and how it can influence the way you maintain your home garden.
Fact and…
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