Organic soil amendments can be a beneficial and cost-effective alternative to fertilizers. But you need to know the right ones to ap...
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Roughly 46 percent of United States acreage is made up of grassland-pasture, rangeland, and cropland that produce an abundant supply of food...
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A litter storage structure is an important component of a poultry producer’s waste management program. A danger with litter storage is the...
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Before purchasing or building a commercial contract poultry farm, growers need to understand key aspects of the industry to make essential b...
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Growers should consider and investigate many factors in the broiler industry before building a commercial poultry farm—type of farm, reven...
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Mortality disposal management is a significant consideration for contract poultry producers. As part of the typical broiler, breeder, pullet...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Poultry ranks as Alabama’s top-producing agricultural commodity. The industry continues to strive for environm...
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Many options and variables should be considered before going solar in your operation. Proper understanding of the key components is importan...
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Field evaluation of water application uniformity is essential for farming operations using center pivot and linear irrigation systems.
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