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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
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  • Fall armyworms are among the most common caterpillar pests of southern lawns.
    Management of Fall Armyworm in Pastures and Hayfields
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  • Perennial ryegrass and large leafed white clover

    Fall Armyworm Considerations for Cool-season Annual Forages

    Starting in September, many livestock producers, hunters, and wildlife enthusiasts throughout Alabama will begin planting their cool-season ...
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    Perilla Mint: A Toxic Threat to Livestock

    Perilla mint is highly toxic when consumed by cattle, other ruminants, and horses. The entirety of the plant is toxic, with the flowering st...
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  • 2021 Alabama Forage Conference. Save the Date. Dec 2, 2021

    2021 Alabama Forage Conference

    The Alabama Extension animal science and forages team is excited to announce the 2021 Alabama Forage Conference. This premier statewide conf...
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    Widespread Foxtail Distribution Leads to Tough Management Decisions

    The abundance of rainfall and lack of management opportunities seem to have contributed to the extensive growth of foxtail this year as seed...
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  • Fall Armyworms

    Insecticides for Pasture Control of Fall Armyworms

    Alabama is currently experiencing a widespread outbreak of fall armyworms with an exceptionally high numbers of caterpillars. It is expected...
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  • Bales of hay in a field

    Forage Basics Online Course

    Forage Basics, a free online course from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is an opportunity to further educate producers and suppor...
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  • Fall Armyworm Larvae

    Managing Fall Armyworms in 2021

    Current Situation Alabama is experiencing a high number of migrating fall armyworm moths. Additionally, the state has experienced numerous ...
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    Control Options for Fall Armyworms

    Fall armyworms were recently reported in a hayfield in West Point, Mississippi and in summer annual forages in Shorter, Alabama. This activi...
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  • Figure 1. Billbugs in soil as legless white grubs found at the root zone.

    Billbugs in Turf

    Billbugs are a group of long-snouted beetles in the weevil family (Curculionidae) that can cause extensive turf damage. The hu...
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  • broomsedge

    Broomsedge: What Causes It In Pastures? How Can I Get Rid of It?

    Broomsedge is a weedy grass people commonly find in pastures. Although not a highly competitive species, some perceive it as such ...
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