New farmers who wish to enter the commercial broiler industry by buying or building a new broiler farm face certain challenges and must make...
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When purchasing or building a commercial farm, you are starting an agricultural business for which numerous legal and tax issues apply. Unde...
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Warm-season perennial pastures and hayfields are the base of about one-half of livestock production systems in Alabama. Bermudagrass and bah...
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The Alabama Forage Basics Handbook provides beef and forage producers in Alabama and the Southeast region with Extension and research-based ...
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Interest in using software platforms for sales increased during the COVID-19 pandemic as many food distribution channels faced challenges. S...
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Several advantages come with having a business account separate from your personal finances. These advantages include the following:
(1) ...
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Weed management expenses can be one-third of an organic vegetable grower’s production cost. Knowing the common weeds to look for and how t...
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Raising chickens can be an enjoyable way to produce eggs and meat for you and your family. Preparation is essential before the arrival of da...
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Controlling the greenhouse environment can be challenging because greenhouses have a great capacity to gain heat during the day and lose hea...
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Learn the basics of greenhouse cucumber production, including seeding production; training, pruning, and spacing; the greenhouse environment...
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Whether to supply a consistent source of table eggs for family consumption or for hatching egg production, most individuals involved in smal...
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