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  • Phomopsis twig blight

    Disease Alert: Phomopsis Twig Blight Common on Peaches this Spring

    A common sight in peach orchards this spring is Phomopsis twig blight. Wet springs favor the development of this fungal disease. Dead tw...
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    Causes of Twig Dieback in Peach Trees

    Two common plant diseases may be appearing in peach trees right now, causing twig dieback. Determining which disease is present can often be...
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    National Walking Day: Get Ready To Take A Stroll

    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Grab a bottle of water and put on the tennis shoes; it's National Walking Day. Today is an excellent opportunity...
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    Organic Crop Production

    Adoption of organic practices in Alabama has grown in recent years. This growth has been paralleled by an increase in marketing oppo...
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    Thoughts About Early Season Soybean IPM in Alabama

    The temperatures are starting to warm up and planters are getting ready to roll. Although there isn’t a consistent insect pest of seedling...
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    Phosphorus Management: Indices to Measure Environmental Phosphorus Loss Risk from Soils

    Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this text details pros and cons of indices that can be used by soil and water professional...
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    Phosphorus Management: Use of Soil Phosphorus Storage Capacity

    Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this text provides soil and water professionals with methods to calculate soil phosphorus ...
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    Peach Growth Stages and Critical Temperatures

    Recent weather forecast calls for unseasonably low temperatures coming to the Southeast at the beginning of April. Many peach growers in Ala...
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    Good Agricultural Practices for High Tunnel Crop Production

    Learning good agricultural practices, establishing a food safety plan, and achieving food safety certification can help expand busin...
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  • Nutrient Management in High Tunnel Systems

    Important considerations for nutrient management in high tunnel systems are soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutri...
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