Macartney rose (Rosa bracteata) is a troublesome perennial weed, especially in pastures where cattle strongly avoid grazing within or around...
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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 success of a beef cow-calf operation depends upon the number of calves produced and marketed each year. Fewer calves to market will redu...
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The following is an overview of the outputs from the Increasing Adoption of Climate- & Water-Smart Irrigation Practices Among Tennessee ...
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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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Propane and natural gas are the primary heating fuels used by commercial poultry growers across Alabama and the southeastern broiler belt. H...
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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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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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Growers across the state are beginning to prepare the ground for strawberry planting, which typically begins late in September and continues...
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