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  • 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
    Learn More about Growing Organic Vegetables in Alabama: Know Your Weeds
  • 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
    Learn More about Strategies for Pricing Specialty Crops During Times of Increasing Input Costs

Recent Articles

  • A close-up image of cotton bolls at harvest time.

    Bacterial Blight of Cotton

    Know the conditions under which bacterial blight of cotton occurs and the signs and symptoms to look for. More importantly, learn disease pr...
    Read More about Bacterial Blight of Cotton
  • Green crops grow beside a freshly plowed field beneath a blue sky with sunlit clouds.

    Grains to Grow in Alabama by Region

    Alabama features seven distinct soil regions, each with specific physical, chemical, and biological traits that affect the kinds of gr...
    Read More about Grains to Grow in Alabama by Region
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    Bitter Rot in Fruit

    Rainy, hot, and humid summer conditions, combined with the maturing of fruit crops, necessitate monitoring your apple or pear orchards for t...
    Read More about Bitter Rot in Fruit
  • Figure 2. Use of weed mat to suppress weeds and improve soil moisture retention

    Weed Management for Young Citrus Groves in South Alabama

    Weed interference during citrus grove establishment can reduce tree growth and delay early production. Effective weed management requires th...
    Read More about Weed Management for Young Citrus Groves in South Alabama
  • Figure 2. Trifoliate orange has a compound leaf with three leaflets.

    Citrus Budding: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Citrus budding, or grafting, is an important tool in creating a plant that stands up to varying environmental conditions and grower goals. B...
    Read More about Citrus Budding: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Inside a large, commercial greenhouse for growing vegetables.

    Evaluating Microbial Seed Treatments for Alabama Crops

    Microbial inoculants help crops grow better by making it easier for plants to get nutrients, grow stronger roots, and stay healthy. This hel...
    Read More about Evaluating Microbial Seed Treatments for Alabama Crops
  • Field of soybean crops

    June Acreage Report Shows Alabama Crop Mix Shift Toward Cotton and Soybeans

    The US Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s June 30 planted acreage report shows several important shifts in 2026 crop acreage for both Alabam...
    Read More about June Acreage Report Shows Alabama Crop Mix Shift Toward Cotton and Soybeans
  • A foot stepping in fire ants bed.

    Managing Fire Ants with Baits

    Fire ants can be a major problem for anyone in the Southeast and even in other parts of the country. Any outside area including home lawns, ...
    Read More about Managing Fire Ants with Baits
  • Figure 1. Advising stakeholders on treatment options for field infested with cotton jassids

    2025 Agronomic Crops Team Impact Report

    Supporting the sustainability and profitability of Alabama row crop farmers and stakeholders by delivering relevant, research-based informa...
    Read More about 2025 Agronomic Crops Team Impact Report
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    Corn Hybrids: Choosing the Right One

    Choosing which corn hybrid to grow is one of the first steps in planning for the next season and an important one to secure yield and pro...
    Read More about Corn Hybrids: Choosing the Right One
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