Learn how to properly collect soil and root samples to test for nematodes.
Why Sample for Nematodes?
Sever...
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The entry of a new 2,880-square-foot greenhouse producing hydroponic lettuce (or something similar) in Alabama causes an increase in economi...
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Purchasing or raising replacement heifers is a systematic part of maintaining a beef cow- calf operation. Replacement heifers should...
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Nitrogen (N) losses from crop production systems have both economic and environmental implications. Each year growers spend a signif...
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The pecan weevil, Curculio caryae, is a common insect pest of pecan and hickory. The insect has an interesting life cycle, and commercia...
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The right balance of phosphorus is vital to plant health. Learn deficiency symptoms, tissue sufficiency ranges, and common phosphor...
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Learn the background and history of plant growth regulators in cotton as well as common use patterns and treatment, timing, and rate...
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Bacterial spot is the most common disease of peppers in Alabama and is a recurring problem on tomatoes grown in the state. The disea...
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A winter cover crop can benefit the soil and/or subsequent crop, but cover crops are not harvested for feed or sold as a commodity (Figure 1...
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Application of a specialized record-keeping system enables producers to generate and analyze data needed to efficiently evaluate a c...
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Transferring the family farm to the next generation requires planning. This content discusses three issues that affect the future of the fam...
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Almost everyone is familiar with ladybugs. Although, they are usually referred to as bugs, ladybugs are actually beetles. True bugs (order H...
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