Alfalfa Establishment and Management

September 30, 2020
in Farming, Forages, Livestock

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is popularly known as the Queen of Forages because of its high forage nutritive value characteristics. ...
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Mystery Seeds Could Pose Real Threat

July 29, 2020
in Farming, Forestry & Wildlife, Home & Family, Lawn & Garden, News

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—How much harm could a package of mystery seeds do? Scientists with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System agree ...
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Bermudagrass in Alabama

May 28, 2020
in Farming, Forages, Livestock

Forage bermudagrasses are warm-season perennial grasses that grow throughout Alabama. They are used primarily for grazing or h...
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Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Grasses

August 6, 2019
in Farming, Forages, Livestock

Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability. It is essential to cho...
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Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Legumes

June 3, 2019
in Forages, Grazing & Management, Livestock

Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability. It is essential to cho...
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Good Use of Integrated Pest Management

March 5, 2019
in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is the practice of using a variety of methods to manage pests. When used correctly, pesticides can be a ...
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Home Orchards Disease and Insect Control Recommendations

March 4, 2019
in Crop Production, Fruits & Nuts, Small, Tree

Apple and Pear Apple and pear trees are subject to serious damage from pests. As a result, a preventive spray program is need...
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Cover Crops for Alabama

January 12, 2019
in Cover Crops, Cover Crops, Crop Production, Farming, Healthy Soils...

Cover crops are those grown to benefit the following crop as well as to improve the soil. They are normally not intended for harvest. “Gre...
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Basics of Integrated Pest Management

September 28, 2018
in Basic steps, Definition, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Introduction to IPM

This article provides basic information about the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards as they apply to integrated pest management ...
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Understanding NOP Standards for Pest Management in Specialty Crops

August 20, 2018
in Crop Production, Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

This publication provides basic information about the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards as they apply to integrated pest managem...
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Home Garden Vegetables, Insect Control Recommendations

August 6, 2018
in Beneficial insects, Insect control in gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Organic insecticides, Trap crops for insect control

Making Your Garden Vegetables Less Susceptible to Insect Damage Integrated pest management or IPM is the judicious use of multiple pest man...
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