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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Caterpillars emerged as a significant pest of industrial hemp, Cannabis sativa, in Alabama's first growing season. While Alabama Extension p...
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Having enough water flowing into your poultry house is important to meet both the needs of your birds and those of the evaporative cooling s...
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During growing seasons, irrigation can help farmers offset the impact of dry spells on crops. While farmers make large investments to employ...
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Many options and variables should be considered before going solar in your operation. Proper understanding of the key components is importan...
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Handling facilities are essential for many routine cattle management practices. Careful planning is an important first step in the construct...
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The most effective way to find air leaks in your poultry houses is to visualize it by using smoke emitters or an insect fogger.
Smoke emi...
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Weaning can have a lasting impact on a calf. How a producer manages calves before, during, and after weaning can have a dramatic effect on o...
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Specific steps must be followed when installing soil sensors to ensure accurate data collection and good irrigation decisions. Best practice...
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To be successful, dairy producers must master all aspects of dairy management. Managing the dry cow is not difficult but is often ne...
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Cotton leafroll dwarf virus (US-CLRDV) (genus Polerovirus, family Luteoviridae) was first identified in the United States in sam...
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The success of a beef cow-calf operation depends on the number of calves produced and marketed each year. Fewer calves to market wil...
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