This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
Estimating the Age of Goats and Sh...
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The fall armyworm is a chronic pest in the Southeast and can cause severe damage to grass and forage crops. Damage varies in appeara...
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Tawny crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva), previously known as the Caribbean or the Rasberry crazy ant, are fast becoming an economic, eco...
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With the colder temperatures across Alabama, many growers are turning on their heaters for the first time. In about 2 to 3 weeks, we will st...
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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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The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) is a federal disaster assistance program provided by ...
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Distribution in Alabama
Chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis, are important pests of ornamental, fruit, and vegetable crop production. Chil...
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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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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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Two new blueberry cultivar releases from the University of Georgia (UGA) breeding program are reported to produce large size berries. ‘Tit...
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Producers certainly had some challenging situations through the cotton production season in Alabama in 2022. From severe drought in some are...
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Growers should consider and investigate many factors in the broiler industry before purchasing a commercial poultry farm—type of farm, rev...
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