Before purchasing or building a commercial contract poultry farm, growers need to understand key aspects of the industry to make essential b...
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After a few warm days, corn planters have started hitting the field in south Alabama. Corn is the first crop farmers can plant in Alabama, r...
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Bermudagrass is an important forage crop throughout Alabama. While seeded varieties of bermudagrass are available, most commonly used pastur...
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Blackberries can be a great crop for the home garden or for a commercial farmer. Many different types of blackberry plants are available, an...
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White mold is caused by the fungal pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. It is most common on winter crops such as cabbage, collards, kale, and...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Beginning Farmer program offers special training events for all farmers. This program, with the hel...
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The 2024 Southeast U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook is now available. The handbook represents a joint effort among Extension specialists and res...
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Learn vital information about trichomoniasis, its effects on cow-calf operations, and ways to avoid it in a natural service herd.
Trichom...
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This commercial category includes pest control in maintenance and production of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf. Applicators cer...
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The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) is a federal disaster assistance program provided by ...
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Distribution in Alabama
Chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis, are important pests of ornamental, fruit, and vegetable crop production. Chil...
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Recent progress made in research related to elderberry breeding and management is creating new possibilities for Alabama farmers to contribu...
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