Bermudagrass in Alabama

June 24, 2022
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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Home Orchards: Disease and Insect Control Recommendations

May 26, 2022
in Crop Production, Farming

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

May 11, 2022
in Cover Crops, Cover Crops, Crop Production, Farming, Healthy Soils...

Learn about cover crops that are grown to benefit the following crop, benefit the soil, and how to choose the right ones. Cover crops are...
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Pest Management in High Tunnel Crop Production

January 27, 2022
in Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Integrated pest management (IPM) is an economically feasible, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible way of farming. Learn about...
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Pre-Plant Considerations for Corn

March 12, 2021
in Crop Production, Farming

Corn is the most vulnerable early in the season right after planting. Even before the seed goes in the ground, producers want to do everythi...
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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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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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Basics of Integrated Pest Management

September 28, 2018
in Integrated Pest Management (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 Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Learn basic information about the National Organic Program (NOP) Standards as it applies to integrated pest management on organic crops. It ...
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