Measuring Acidity and Alkalinity
Soil pH is a measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration (H+) in solution. The pH is measured on a scale...
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Getting Started With Season Extension Techniques
Spurred by enthusiasm for fresh, local agricultural products, farmers are increasing the a...
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Insect pests can cause major crop loss or contamination if not managed timely. People are generally careful about choosing the right insecti...
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Citrus has long been thought of as a low-maintenance crop. Though this crop is relatively low input, it is not hands free. Regular and timel...
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The Alabama Beginning Farmers project is funded by grants from the USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program (Awards 2015-0459...
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Integrated pest management (IPM) is the practice of using a variety of methods to manage pests. When used correctly, pesticides can be a gre...
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Several species of caterpillars are common to leafy greens and brassica crops. Those include armyworms, diamondback moths, cabbage loopers, ...
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In general, vegetable insect pests have chewing or piercing-sucking mouthparts. Caterpillars, beetles, and grasshoppers are good examples of...
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Agriculture is full of exciting and rewarding opportunities. Farming is a tough job, but at the heart of it all, you'll see a vibrant commun...
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The focus of Microloans is on the financing needs of small, beginning farmer, niche and non-traditional farm operations, such as truck farms...
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Farmscape Solutions is a community-based organization that gives technical assistance to farmers to improve soil health, water quality, ...
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The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) was authorized as part of the 1985 Farm Bill and first funded in 1988 ...
Read More about The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE)