Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are emerging organic contaminants known as “forever chemicals” due to their widespread applic...
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Rainy, hot, and humid summer conditions, combined with the maturing of fruit crops, necessitate monitoring your apple or pear orchards for t...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — There are some different herd management tactics for cattle producers in south Alabama, which can be quite diffe...
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Peach trees have the capability to produce an extremely high number of peaches each year. Leaving too much of this fruit on the tree will re...
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With so many peach varieties to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which ones to plant. The same peach tree varieties are not recomm...
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Peaches are not the easiest crop to grow, meaning that growers must properly management their orchards. The following are care and maintenan...
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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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The first half of 2024 saw crop prices trend downwards. Around planting time, corn and cotton prices took a dive while soybean prices we...
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Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Kits are available for on-site training purposes. WPS training can be conducted by individuals with a p...
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With its broad reach, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's animal science and forages team works with new and beginning farmers, as we...
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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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Water is considered the most critical nutrient in beef cattle diets. Cattle diets are balanced for energy, protein, vita...
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