The program emphasizes environmental stewardship, best management practices, and economic viability of communities...
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Effective pest management requires knowing which insects are damage-producing and which are beneficial to crop health. This guide provides c...
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Integrated pest management (IPM) is an economically feasible, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible way of farming. Learn about...
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Maintaining minimum ventilation and proper moisture control are essential for poultry house operation in cold weather. Learn tips for prepar...
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Learn the necessary steps to properly test, identify, and mark gas leaks on your gas piping system.
Poultry farms have hundreds of feet o...
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Learn the necessary steps to properly check fan pulley alignment on ventilation fans.
Many tasks are associated with keeping poultry exha...
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Beef cattle production represents a multibillion dollar industry in the southeastern United States. External parasites (ectoparasites) are t...
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The presence of a mineral in forage, water, feed, or supplement does not constitute utilization of the mineral in cattle bodily processes. U...
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This document, which is part of Alabama Extension’s Phosphorus Basics series, explains how phosphorus (P) can be surface applied to most a...
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Soil water tension sensors are an effective tool in irrigation management, enabling producers to monitor soil water during the growing s...
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Having enough water flowing into your poultry house is important to meet both the needs of your birds and those of the evaporative cooling s...
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During growing seasons, irrigation can help farmers offset the impact of dry spells on crops. While farmers make large investments to employ...
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