Spider mites are technically not insects, but they are pests when they are in high numbers under many farming conditions. For example, high...
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Canola/Rapeseed
Brassica napus: Canola/rapeseed is a winter annual. Producers should plant canola between September and early October when ...
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The production of soft red winter wheat is mainly concentrated in the northern Alabama (the Northern Valley and the northeastern region of t...
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Scouting and monitoring your garden for pests at least two to three times per week can greatly reduce the damage that is acquired from insec...
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Row crop producers often have issues with snail and slug issues. Snails (with a hard shell) and slugs (without a shell) can cause direct cro...
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Soil conservation is an important part of conservation cropping systems. There are many benefits for producers who choose to employ soil con...
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Important considerations for wheat producers to achieve the highest yield are the choice of varieties and planting dates. Learn the results ...
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Improved water infiltration is an important element in improving soil health. Better infiltration reduces runoff. Learn more about ways to i...
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Practices such as prevention of overgrazing and increasing forage species diversity can help livestock producers increase soil health in pas...
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Mitch Lazenby, of Lazenby Farms, discusses soil health stewardship. Lazenby has been farming in Lee County for more than 25 years. He began ...
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Myron Johnson discusses soil health stewardship. Johnson operates Double J Farms, Inc. in Headland, Alabama in Henry County. Johnson said wa...
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Cowpeas or southern peas (Vigna unguiculata) are a popular vegetable crop in the southern United States due to their high heat tolerance and...
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