AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A tumultuous fall in the legislature gave way to the fear of no farm bill becoming a reality. While a new farm b...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 is set to expire Sept. 30. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System economi...
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After extended freeze events, there are several signs of frost damage that appear in cool-season forages. Producers may observe a white, bur...
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Several advantages come with having a business account separate from your personal finances. These advantages include the following:
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Important considerations for nutrient management in high tunnel systems are soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutri...
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As colder temperatures enter the Southeast, now is a good time to review some practical tips for wintering a beef cattle herd. While many of...
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Cucurbit crops (squash, watermelons, cucumbers, cantaloupes, and other small melons) are warm season vegetable crops that can suffer damage ...
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