Areolate mildew, also known as Ramularia leaf spot, false mildew, and grey mildew, is an emerging cotton (Gossypium L.) disease in the south...
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The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill established industrial hemp as an industrial commodity—no longer a controlled substance—in the sta...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System commercial horticulture team provides research-based information to nurseries, landscape companies,...
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are emerging organic contaminants known as “forever chemicals” due to their widespread applic...
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The redheaded flea beetle has been reported statewide in Alabama since the '70s. Severe outbreaks of this species in nurseries have been...
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During the first week of July, Alabama Extension entomologists received reports of fall armyworm outbreaks in pastures and forages across ce...
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The prevalence of voluntary carbon markets has increased in the past several years. Carbon markets pay farmers for adopting practices, s...
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The Alabama Crops Insect Report contains some the latest information on insect activity in the state's major row crops. These updates come f...
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Biochar, also referred to as carbon material, is produced from the thermochemical conversion process (heating or burning) of feedstocks or w...
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Too much phosphorus (P) in water stimulates the growth of algae, cyanobacteria, and aquatic plants, which can result in harmful algal blooms...
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After a few warm days, corn planters have started hitting the field in south Alabama. Corn is the first crop farmers can plant in Alabama, r...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Beginning Farmer program offers special training events for all farmers. This program, with the hel...
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