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    Dryland Cotton Responses to Reflex (fomesafen) and Brake (fluridone) in Sandy/Sandy Loam Soils

    Reflex (fomesafen) is a widely used soil herbicide (PPO-inhibitor) in cotton and soybean with excellent pigweed control efficacy. Despite th...
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  • Tolerance of Common Peanut Varieties to Valor-Based Treatments

    Valor (flumioxazin) is a commonly used herbicide in peanut for weed control. It can be tank mixed with Warrant, Strongarm, Prowl H2O and oth...
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    Integrated Pest Management Guides

    The Alabama Cooperative Extension System creates integrated pest management guides for major row crops; small and stored grains; pasture...
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  • Figure 1. Broiler litter inside a poultry mega-house (left) and caked litter stored in a dry-stack barn (right)

    Nutrient Content and Composition of Poultry Litter

    Poultry litter can be a nutritionally rich fertilizer for forages and row crops. But not all litter is created equal. Learn the benefits of ...
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    Variety Trials

    As farmers plan for the next year's crops, university researchers are working ahead to determine the best varieties for farmers across the s...
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    Grafting Methods

    Several different methods are commonly used for grafting plants. These include cleft grafting, inlay grafting, four-flap grafting, and whip ...
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  • Pecan Grafting

    The primary reason that pecan grafts fail is poor collection and storage of scion wood. It is important to collect scion wood or the cul...
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    Submitting Samples for Soil Testing

    Producers rely on soil testing laboratories to provide nutrient recommendations for crops. Producers can submit samples to the Auburn Univer...
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    Cover Crops for Alabama

    Cover crops are those grown to benefit the following crop as well as to improve the soil. They are normally not intended for harvest. “Gre...
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    Soils of Alabama

    Alabama has several major soil areas. Most of the soils within each area were formed from materials with similar characteristics. Detailed s...
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