Characteristics
Squash bugs have piercing and sucking mouthparts that they use to feed on cucurbits such as squash or pumpkins. This pests ...
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Different soil test methods are used to determine total phosphorus available to crops as well as phosphorus that is susceptible to environme...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— Carbon and sustainability go together like peas and carrots. Through their continued efforts to make the industry...
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A damaging soilborn fungus called Armillaria root rot (ARR) and the peach tree short life (PTSL) disease complex are currently the leading...
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Recently, the number of Botryosphaeria stem blight infected blueberry bushes is increasing in Alabama farms. Blueberry stem blight (Botryosp...
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Understanding nutrition and mineral requirements and evaluating product ingredients and quality are steps toward selecting appropriate suppl...
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Learn the services offered by the Plant Diagnostic Labs of Auburn University and guidelines for sample collection and submission.
The...
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Farmers face numerous challenges when their pastureland is affected by floods.
General Tips
Inventory livestock. Immediately after a f...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Simply put, soil carbon is part of the organic matter component of soil. Carbon in the soil is an important source...
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What is a private pesticide applicator?
A private pesticide applicator is a person that is producing an agricultural commodity on owned, re...
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Electrical disconnects, generators, transfer switches, and electrical panels must be in top working order before the 2022 hot weather begins...
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To continue to maximize the economics of insect management, proper scouting, pest identification, and insecticide selection is critical. Man...
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