Momordica charantia is also known as bitter gourd or bitter melon. It is a vine-grown fruit cherished across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Agronomic Crops team is excited to announce the 13th Alabama Row Crops Short Course. This statewide...
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Learn the effects of repeated broiler litter application on soil fertility in a continuous cotton system. Recommendations are also provided ...
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Learn the distribution, life cycle, pest status, and management of this pest of Alabama soybeans. First described in 1831, the three-corn...
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Bean leaf beetles (Cerotoma trifurcata Förster) are a pest commonly found in Alabama soybeans. It belongs to the family Chrysomelidae and t...
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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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The demand for organic produce continues to rise across the United States, leading more farmers in Alabama to consider transitioning from co...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Their salute is earnest, their service is exemplary and their sacrifice is eternal. As Veterans Day approaches, ...
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The Alabama Restricted Use Pesticide Dealer Course will assist applicants with completing the requirements for their dealers license. Detai...
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The holiday season brings with it numerous scrumptious baked goods — from Thanksgiving cakes and pies to Christmas cookies. Eggs are a key...
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Cucumis melo are emerging specialty crops valued for their unique appearance, refreshing flavor, and adaptability to hot climates. Botanical...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — While the federal government shutdown continues, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently reopened all Farm S...
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