Cross-hedging is a marketing tool that producers can use to manage price risk for commodities that do not have a futures contract.
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Termites invade more than just wood; they also eat plants. Learn sustainable, practical methods to safely and effectively manage termites in...
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Field evaluation of water application uniformity is essential for farming operations using center pivot and linear irrigation systems.
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Electrical motors are an integral part of a poultry farm operation. They drive ventilation fans, heater blowers, stir fans, feed bin and fee...
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Learn to identify and manage yellowstriped armyworms, which can damage hemp and other crops.
Identification
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High tunnel pest exclusion (HTPE) systems use woven black shade cloth of specific rating installed under the sidewall plastic ...
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Adjusting particle size tremendously affects feed cost, nutrient digestibility, animal welfare, and overall profitability of poultry...
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Learn about the different disposal methods for dead birds, especially poultry composting. Included is guidance on building a poultry...
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Each growing season, producers must decide how and where to sell their crops. Farmers markets, grocery stores, roadside stands, and wholesal...
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As the seasons change from spring to summer, beef cattle producers will start to take notice of small black clouds following the cattle thro...
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As more center pivot irrigation systems are used in the southeast, farmers and consultants must be able to identify their most commo...
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Grazing management plays a crucial role in determining forage production, forage quality, and animal performance in forage-based liv...
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