The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) is designed to reduce financial losses that occur when natural disasters cause...
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Adequate, timely irrigation is one of the first requirements of a sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) system as it is criti...
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Running a dairy farm is a rewarding but challenging profession that incorporates knowledge and experience of several areas of agricu...
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Estrus is a period each month when a cow is receptive to reproduction via a demonstration of behavior such as receptivity to mountin...
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Grasshoppers are sporadic pests of cotton across Alabama Understanding grasshopper traits is key to managing infestations and ...
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What is Alabama BCIA?
The Alabama Beef Cattle Improvement Association (BCIA) is a non-profit organization of persons, firms, partnerships, ...
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As we repair or add on to our existing water supply systems, we often don’t think about the types of fixtures and valves we us...
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Soybeans were a once popular forage choice in the 1800s and were grown as a forage in Alabama as recently as the 1930s. The use of soybeans ...
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Stink bugs are a consistent pest of cotton across Alabama. Understanding stink bug traits is key to managing infestations and mitiga...
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Knowing the carcass quality of a herd is important to attaining Beef Quality Assurance targets for meat value. Learn the methods ava...
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Many factors can contribute to slug infestations in vegetables. Learn what those factors are and how you can best control and elimin...
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This persistent weed often sneaks up on producers in spring and can quickly take over a pasture. These frequen...
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