Learn how the adoption of conservation practices has changed in Alabama agriculture since 2012.
Emerging voluntary carbon markets are att...
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Different soil test methods are used to determine total phosphorus available to crops as well as phosphorus that is susceptible to environme...
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Understanding nutrition and mineral requirements and evaluating product ingredients and quality are steps toward selecting appropriate suppl...
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Drip irrigation is the slow delivery of water through plastic tubes directly to the roots of plants. It can save water, money, and time. Dri...
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Corn plants develop through growth stages that are well defined and easy to identify. Crop managers can adjust some environmental conditions...
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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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Maintaining minimum ventilation and proper moisture control are essential for poultry house operation in cold weather. Learn tips for prepar...
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The presence of a mineral in forage, water, feed, or supplement does not constitute utilization of the mineral in cattle bodily processes. U...
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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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Why do leaf tissue testing? How can it help me? How do I do it? Plant analysis or leaf tissue testing is the best option when deciding if mo...
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Soil water tension sensors are an effective tool in irrigation management, enabling producers to monitor soil water during the growing s...
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