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Vegetables
  • Early signs of jassid damage on a cotton field.
    Alabama Cotton Jassid Update
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    Growing Organic Vegetables in Alabama: Know Your Weeds
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  • Figure 11. Rishi Prasad speaks to Alabama row crop growers at a field day presentation.
    Agronomic Crops Team Impact Report
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  • A farmer driving a tractor with attached planted down a fallow field.
    Electric Drives for Seed Metering on Row Crop Planters
    Learn More about Electric Drives for Seed Metering on Row Crop Planters
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    Strategies for Pricing Specialty Crops During Times of Increasing Input Costs
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Recent Articles

  • Defoliated field of cotton with a bright blue sky and fluffy white clouds in the background.

    Financial Assistance Available for Row Crop and Specialty Crop Farmers

    On December 8, 2025, President Trump announced the availability of $12 billion in support for eligible agricultural producers to keep them a...
    Read More about Financial Assistance Available for Row Crop and Specialty Crop Farmers
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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; pastures a...
    Read More about Integrated Pest Management Guides
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    Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: A Win-Win for Growers and Seniors

    The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides eligible seniors with fresh, nutritious, and locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herb...
    Read More about Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: A Win-Win for Growers and Seniors

  • Smart Irrigation & Water Management: A Cornerstone of Sustainable IPM in Vegetable Production

    Appropriate irrigation is key to growers seeking to maximize their integrated pest management (IPM) in vegetable crops. Water availability d...
    Read More about Smart Irrigation & Water Management: A Cornerstone of Sustainable IPM in Vegetable Production
  • Tomato and squash plants in a garden.

    Spider Mite Scouting & Management in Vegetable Crops

    Spider mites can cause substantial damage to crops. The key to control is an integrated pest management plan comprised of cultural, biologic...
    Read More about Spider Mite Scouting & Management in Vegetable Crops
  • A vegetable garden in the summer time.

    Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook

    The twenty-seventh edition of the Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook, developed by the Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group...
    Read More about Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook
  • An image of a green cotton field at sunset. The Alabama Extension and Auburn University logos are in the bottom right corner, and the OPTIMA Fields logo is in in the upper left corner on a blue-green background.

    OPTIMA Fields: Smarter Fields, Stronger Agriculture

    OPTIMA Fields is a 5-year initiative that evaluates and promotes a systems-based approach to sustainable crop management. Led by experts fro...
    Read More about OPTIMA Fields: Smarter Fields, Stronger Agriculture
  • Different types of leafy greens growing inside a high tunnel.

    Fruit and Vegetable Production in High Tunnels

    In the last several years, there has been a growing interest in the use of high tunnels for fruit and vegetable production. High tunnels are...
    Read More about Fruit and Vegetable Production in High Tunnels
  • Watermelon growing in a field.

    Considerations for Successful Watermelon Production

    Watermelons can be a great crop for both home and commercial production. The following information outlines several key considerations befor...
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  • Cover crops can provide many benefits to cotton and peanut rotations. Residual herbicides should be used carefully.

    Alabama Cotton Shorts Newsletter

    Alabama Cotton Shorts is a newsletter designed to keep cotton producers in the know. From planting dates to crop inputs—there are many fac...
    Read More about Alabama Cotton Shorts Newsletter
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