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  • A collage of images showing fall armyworms and a person scouting for them.
    Alabama Fall Armyworm Tracker
    Learn More about Alabama Fall Armyworm Tracker
  • Cattle farm in Autauga County
    Alabama Beef Quality Assurance Certification
    Learn More about Alabama Beef Quality Assurance Certification
  • Figure 1. The tawny crazy ant (Nylanderia fulva) worker. Photo courtesy of Joe MacGown, Mississippi State University.
    Managing Tawny Crazy Ants in Livestock Production Systems
    Learn More about Managing Tawny Crazy Ants in Livestock Production Systems
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    10 Rules for Feeding Horses
    Learn More about 10 Rules for Feeding Horses
  • Private Pesticide Applicator Training Macon County
    • Mar 10, 2026
    • 08:00am - 12:00pm
    • 20.00
      • View Event details about Private Pesticide Applicator Training Macon County
  • Operation Grow Equipment Demo
    • Mar 10, 2026
    • 01:00pm - 03:00pm
    • Free
      • View Event details about Operation Grow Equipment Demo
  • Restricted Use Pesticide Training-Bullock County
    • Mar 10, 2026
    • 01:00pm - 04:00pm
    • Free
      • View Event details about Restricted Use Pesticide Training-Bullock County
  • Small Ruminant Webinar Series (Best Practices for Newborn Kid and Lamb Care)
    • Mar 10, 2026
    • 05:30pm - 06:30pm
    • Free
      • View Event details about Small Ruminant Webinar Series (Best Practices for Newborn Kid and Lamb Care)
  • Farners Market SFMNP Farmer Training
    • Mar 11, 2026
    • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    • Free
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  • A herd of cattle looking at the camera and standing in a green pasture.

    Does Applying Poultry Litter to Cool-Season Grazing Make Dollars & Sense?

    The decision to use poultry litter on cool-season forages involves an understanding of the variables, including challenges that may be invol...
    Read More about Does Applying Poultry Litter to Cool-Season Grazing Make Dollars & Sense?
  • A field of crabgrass.

    Redefining Crabgrass: A Reliable Summer Forage Option

    Despite its reputation as an unwanted weed, crabgrass is a versatile and dependable component of warm-season forage programs. Its use provid...
    Read More about Redefining Crabgrass: A Reliable Summer Forage Option
  • Foxtail tussock on pasture

    Timely Management Options for Yellow Foxtail and Other Weedy Grasses

    Each summer, weedy grasses emerge in Alabama fields and compete with desired forage grasses for nutrients, water, and space. Grasses suc...
    Read More about Timely Management Options for Yellow Foxtail and Other Weedy Grasses
  • 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...
    Read More about Byproduct Feeds for Alabama Beef Cattle Operations
  • Crop sprayer spraying pesticides on crops in field

    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
  • Cattle standing at electric fence.

    Temporary Electric Fencing Equipment

    Most intensive grazing methods can be accomplished using basic temporary fencing tools. For example, reels, polywire or polytape, step-in po...
    Read More about Temporary Electric Fencing Equipment
  • Black feeder calves standing in a pasture that uses temporary fencing.

    Temporary Electric Fencing Basics

    Temporary fencing is a valuable tool for enhancing pasture management. Temporary fencing is quick and easy to use, flexible for any operatio...
    Read More about Temporary Electric Fencing Basics
  • Beef cattle grazing in winter grazing in Autauga County, Alabama.

    Meet the Team - Animal Science and Forages Team

    With its broad reach, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Animal Science and Forages team works with new and beginning farmers, as we...
    Read More about Meet the Team - Animal Science and Forages Team
  • A black Angus cow and calf standing in a pasture.

    Cattle Artificial Insemination School

    The Artificial Insemination School is a hands-on training program designed to equip cattle farmers, students, and industry professionals wit...
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  • Simmental cattle grazing in a pasture.

    2026 Alabama Extension Statewide Beef and Forage Field Days

    The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Animal Science and Forages team will host a series of beef and forage field days throughout 2026. A...
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