In fall 2021, Alabama Extension and Auburn University researchers planted cover crop demonstrations on five Alabama farms in Autauga, Geneva...
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Learn the services offered by the Plant Diagnostic Labs of Auburn University and guidelines for sample collection and submission.
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In recent years, the desire and support from consumers to buy more locally sourced products have increased across the United States. This tr...
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The majority of rabbiteye blueberry varieties require between 350 and 700 chilling hours (hours with temperature below 450F) to break dorman...
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Efficient and profitable swine production depends on understanding nutrition because nutrition represents 60% to 75% of the total cost of sw...
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The program emphasizes environmental stewardship, best management practices, and economic viability of communities...
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Feeding costs represent one of the greatest expenses on horse farms, and implementing adequate feeding management can be a good alternative ...
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Effective pest management requires knowing which insects are damage-producing and which are beneficial to crop health. This guide provides c...
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This document, which is part of Alabama Extension’s Phosphorus Basics series, explains how phosphorus (P) can be surface applied to most a...
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During growing seasons, irrigation can help farmers offset the impact of dry spells on crops. While farmers make large investments to employ...
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Many options and variables should be considered before going solar in your operation. Proper understanding of the key components is importan...
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The anatomy and physiology of goats allows them to browse on a wide range of vegetation. Goats eat mostly woody and weedy plants and may be ...
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