Voluntary carbon-market programs continue to draw attention across the United States. Two of the most common practices that farmers use in c...
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On January 31, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the Jan...
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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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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Beginning Farmer program offers special training events for all farmers. This program, with the hel...
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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.
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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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