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Figure 1. Closely grazed bahiagrass pasture with patches of brunswickgrass in late September (toward end of growing season) in Levy County, Florida.

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Fall armyworms are among the most common caterpillar pests of southern lawns.

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    Alabama Forage Focus Program E-Newsletter
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  • Figure 1. Closely grazed bahiagrass pasture with patches of brunswickgrass in late September (toward end of growing season) in Levy County, Florida.
    Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Grasses
    Learn More about Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Grasses
  • Fall armyworms are among the most common caterpillar pests of southern lawns.
    Management of Fall Armyworm in Pastures and Hayfields
    Learn More about Management of Fall Armyworm in Pastures and Hayfields
  • Professional Logging Manager-Continuing Education Workshop
    • Dec 08, 2023
    • 09:00am - 02:30pm
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  • ForestHER Webinar Series
    • Dec 12, 2023
    • 12:00pm - 01:00pm
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  • Alabama Agricultural Outlook Conference
    • Dec 13, 2023
    • 10:30am - 03:00pm
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  • 2024 Master Beef Producer Training – Green Cattle Production Series
    • Jan 11, 2024
    • 05:30pm - 09:00pm
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  • Coosa County Private Pesticide Applicator Training/Testing
    • Jan 26, 2024
    • 08:00am - 12:00pm
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  • A group of cattle in a pasture.

    Byproduct Feeds for Alabama Beef Cattle Operations

    In most cattle operations, the greatest expense is attributed to feeding costs. Several alternative feedstuffs can reduce overall feed costs...
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  • A sign that marks a forage variety trial at Auburn University.

    2023 Cool-Season Annual Forage Variety Recommendations

    Each year, Extension and university professionals from Alabama, Georgia, and Florida partner to provide a tristate list of cool-season annua...
    Read More about 2023 Cool-Season Annual Forage Variety Recommendations
  • field of white clover

    Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Legumes

    Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability. It is essential to choose the ...
    Read More about Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Legumes
  • Figure 1. Closely grazed bahiagrass pasture with patches of brunswickgrass in late September (toward end of growing season) in Levy County, Florida.

    Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Grasses

    Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability...
    Read More about Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Grasses
  • A loaded trailer with round bales of hay.

    Nutrient Removal by Alabama Crops

    Learn about the essential nutrients and micronutrients in the soil and review the table of high-yielding Alabama crops for establishing crop...
    Read More about Nutrient Removal by Alabama Crops
  • A cream colored cow standing in a pasture with crimson clover.

    Forage Legumes and Nitrogen Fixation

    In times of increased fertility input costs, forage legumes are generally revisited as an option to help provide nitrogen (N) in forage syst...
    Read More about Forage Legumes and Nitrogen Fixation
  • Fall Armyworms

    Insecticides for Pasture Control of Fall Armyworms

    When fall armyworms make their annual trek through Alabama hayfields, tt is expected that this forage pest will continue to hang around unti...
    Read More about Insecticides for Pasture Control of Fall Armyworms
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    Animal Science & Forages Team Impact Report

    The Animal Science and Forages Extension Team focuses on education related to improving on-farm systems management strategies for forage-liv...
    Read More about Animal Science & Forages Team Impact Report
  • Beef cattle grazing in winter grazing in Autauga County, Alabama.

    Beef and Forage Extension Resources FAQs

    The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has many resources related to beef and forage production. The following information features a smal...
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  • Hay sitting in a field

    Bermudagrass Spriggers Servicing Alabama

    Bermudagrass is an important forage crop throughout Alabama. While seeded varieties of bermudagrass are available, most commonly used pastur...
    Read More about Bermudagrass Spriggers Servicing Alabama
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