Squash and various cucurbits grown in Alabama are inundated with many major chewing and sucking insect pests that are favored by the hot and...
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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is popularly known as the Queen of Forages because of its high forage nutritive value characteristics. ...
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The arrival of fall brings cooler temperatures and reduced sunlight. These conditions drive deciduous trees to their long wint...
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For those that live in the South, they are more than likely aware of fire ants and the annoyance they cause to many vegetable gardeners and ...
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Soybean Loopers
Soybean loopers are commonly found in Alabama soybean fields from August through September. The larvae are light green ...
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Beef bulls must be developed properly after weaning to become productive herd sires. The following nutritional management guidelines...
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Fire ants are active throughout Alabama and can cause damage to young hemp plants. For producers growing outdoor hemp in any capacity - incl...
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Organic insecticides are critical tools for insect pest management, especially in the hot and humid South where insect pests never seem to r...
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Growers should be watching for early season insect pests on their peas and beans. Early in the growing season, leguminous vegetables are in ...
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Squash and many other cucurbits are a favorite for vegetable farmers that bring a good price at direct markets. However, many insect pests f...
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Fire blight is a bacterial disease that affects apples, pears, and other fruit and ornamental plants. The term fire blight describes the bla...
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Many home and commercial vegetable growers have their own secret recipe that helps produce the biggest and best tasting vegetables. Often ti...
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