This publication is a quick guide to common insect pests of southern peas (cowpeas) in Alabama starting from early to late-season pe...
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The cattle-feeding industry has been built largely on the use of by-products. Most beef producers take into account the public...
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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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The use of defoliation products can improve the harvest efficiency, yield, and fiber quality of cotton. Learn the applications that ...
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Black Oat
Avena strigosa: Black oat is a winter annual cereal that provides great weed control, especially against broadleaf weeds. Plant b...
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Winter Pea
Pisum sativum: Producers should plant winter pea in September. Winter pea grows on a vine, similar to vetch. This cold-hardy, a...
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Grazing management is used as a tool to optimize forage utilization and sustain animal performance in livestock operations. Generall...
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Phony peach disease is caused by a bacterium called Xylella fastitiosa. This not only causes PPD in peaches, but different strains of the ba...
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The redheaded flea beetle has been reported statewide in Alabama since the 70s. Severe outbreaks of this species in nurseries have been repo...
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Fire ants can be a major problem in the Southeast and even in other parts of the country. Any outside area including home lawns, gardens, pa...
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The Home and Market Garden (Urban Farm) IPM Toolkit wheel slide chart is a great tool for urban farmers as well as home and community garden...
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