The production of grape species in the southeastern United States is currently severely limited by Pierce’s Disease (PD)—caused by the w...
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There are always at least two sides to every story, and sometimes more than that. Such is the case with corn prices. Are high corn price...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Pinkeye is a well-known bacterial infection that cattle producers watch for each year. The number of cases often...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Horn flies can become a major issue for cattle during the summer. Commonly used fly control methods include spra...
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Table of Contents
Introduction – Ayanava Majumdar 3
About AIDB – Rachel Chastain 4
Grow Your Own Food – Chip East 5
To...
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The Flatheaded Appletree Borer (Chrysobothris femorata) and its close relatives are trunk and branch boring beetles. These are problemat...
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The cattle inventory is at its lowest point in several years, and prices are higher than they have been in several years. The natural questi...
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Beneficial insects provide an underappreciated role in pest management. Common beneficial arthropods in production agriculture are often com...
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In 2023, Neopestalotiopsis leaf spot and fruit rot have been detected in two Alabama counties so far. The fungal disease was observed on lea...
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Understanding the many labels on raw poultry products can help you choose the right product for you and your family.
Local supermarkets o...
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Hemp is a new crop for Alabama and for the United States. With the 2014 Farm Bill’s Pilot Program, many states began producing hem...
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The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced a new program to help produce growers offset the cost of developing a food safety program. The...
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