Drought conditions across Alabama and the Southeastern U.S. are intensifying, with several areas experiencing moderate to extreme drought (f...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System creates integrated pest management guides for major row crops; small and stored grains; pastures a...
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Decorating and hunting Easter eggs are cherished traditions for many Alabamians, along with the deviled eggs and egg salad that follow. Hist...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama farmers are hurting and now face even tougher economic times, as the war in Iran has increased the price...
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Events such as pandemics, geopolitical conflicts, and other large-scale crises interrupt global supply chains, energy markets, and trade flo...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In Alabama, chickens outnumber humans by the millions. With that many birds, poultry broilers, or chick...
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In the 2020 growing season, Alabama row crop producers faced a bleak market outlook. In 2026, the high fertilizer prices that farmers face b...
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new federal herbicide labels for over-the-top (OTT) dicamba use on dicamba-tolerant ...
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Caregiving is an important responsibility that influences household dynamics across Alabama. Nearly two-thirds of respondents from the 2025 ...
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Row crop enterprise budgets are updated annually by Extension personnel to reflect recommended management practices for production on a per ...
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Row crop enterprise budgets are updated annually by Extension personnel to reflect recommended management practices for production on a per ...
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Row crop enterprise budgets are updated annually by Extension personnel to reflect recommended management practices for production on a per ...
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