Profitable cow-calf producers consistently seek ways to maximize income and minimize production costs. This requires producers to carefully ...
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December 2023 Update
Q: What is avian influenza?
Avian influenza is a virus carried by migratory waterfowl, including ducks and geese. Dom...
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When corn is harvested for grain, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other nutrients are depleted from the soil. Understanding the extent ...
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How would you define a farm?
Is the farm the primary way you will earn money?
Will it be a secondary source of income?
Will it ...
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Having unexpected mortality in poultry is never a good thing. Valuable resources for producers in Alabama are the four State Veterinary Diag...
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Learn the proper method and procedure for collecting a soil sample for heavy metal analysis. Laboratory testing is the best way to determine...
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In most cattle operations, the greatest expense is attributed to feeding costs. Several alternative feedstuffs can reduce overall feed costs...
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Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability. It is essential to choose the ...
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Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability...
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The Agronomic Crops Team delivers research-based integrated information to improve crop management decisions while increasing profitability....
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Poultry red mites are a type of external parasite that infests chickens. They conceal themselves within the chicken coop surroundings and re...
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Learn about the essential nutrients and micronutrients in the soil and review the table of high-yielding Alabama crops for establishing crop...
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