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Recent Articles

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    Phosphorus Stratification: Agronomic & Environmental Consequences

    This document, which is part of Alabama Extension’s Phosphorus Basics series, explains how phosphorus (P) can be surface applied to most a...
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    Leaf Tissue Testing for Hemp

    Why do leaf tissue testing? How can it help me? How do I do it? Plant analysis or leaf tissue testing is the best option when deciding if mo...
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    Summary of the 2021 Cotton Insect Situation

    They always say, “there are no two growing seasons alike,” and 2021 was no exception. Spring rains across much of Alabama pushed back pl...
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    Pesticide Use in Alabama Hemp

    General Pesticide Information All pesticides used in Alabama, on hemp or otherwise, must be registered with the Alabama Department of Agric...
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    Late Season Insect Control in Hemp

    Caterpillars emerged as a significant pest of industrial hemp, Cannabis sativa, in Alabama's first growing season. While Alabama Extension p...
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    Irrigation Scheduling Using Soil Water Tension Sensors

    Soil water tension sensors are an effective tool in irrigation management, enabling producers to monitor soil water during the growing s...
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    Fall Vegetable Production: Watch for High Silverleaf Whitefly Activity

    Large populations of silverleaf whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) have become more common during the fall in the southeastern United States, inclu...
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    ENSO Forecasts to Plan Water Withdrawals for Irrigation

    During growing seasons, irrigation can help farmers offset the impact of dry spells on crops. While farmers make large investments to employ...
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    Going Solar on the Farm: Basic Components & System Coordination

    Many options and variables should be considered before going solar in your operation. Proper understanding of the key components is importan...
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    2021 Alabama Pest Report

    The Alabama Vegetable IPM program conducts the statewide insect monitoring program as a special service to specialty crop producers and othe...
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