This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
There are numerous reasons for...
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The fall armyworm is a chronic pest in the Southeast and can cause severe damage to grass and forage crops. Damage varies in appeara...
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Some of the most common questions received by Alabama Extension agents are about some aspect of fruit and vegetable production. A lot of que...
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A beef cow needs to produce a calf every year to be an economically viable member of the herd. An important management tool that wil...
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Cows and heifers can experience multiple complications before, during, and after calving, and each complication can have negative sh...
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Animal stocking rates offer pasture management guidelines and help provide a balance between livestock and pasture resources.
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Decisions on whether to invest in irrigation equipment are tough to make, but irrigation can mitigate one of the largest risks in crop produ...
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Learn the benefits and drawbacks of using plastic mulch, how to use it, and what plastic mulch products are available.
The use of plastic...
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The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has an extensive list of forms that are required for pesticide permits. Alabama ...
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Farming is a business that is difficult to manage. Many factors are beyond the control of the farmer. One problem with farming is th...
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Important considerations for wheat producers to achieve the highest yield are the choice of varieties and planting dates. Learn the results ...
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