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Adoption of organic practices in Alabama has grown in recent years. This growth has been paralleled by an increase in marketing oppo...
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Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this text details pros and cons of indices that can be used by soil and water professional...
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Plan the optimal livestock forage strategy for your operation with the help of this guide to forage selection, establishment, and ma...
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Two species of armyworms are consistent pests of forages and pastures in Alabama. The true armyworm and fall armyworm both belong to a famil...
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