December 2023 Update
Q: What is avian influenza?
Avian influenza is a virus carried by migratory waterfowl, including ducks and geese. Dom...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is eggcited to host Cooptastic, an event like no other! Cooptastic is a conference designed specifi...
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Extremely hot and dry conditions have persisted in the region over the past few months of 2023. The most recent US Drought Monitor, released...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenz...
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Annual ryegrass has long been a major weed in small grain production, but now Alabama wheat producers have one more tool they can use to min...
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As the fall broccoli season approaches, growers should be prepared for the challenges of crop production during the growing season. Weather ...
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The Federal Reserve has taken a decisive stance against inflation, gradually elevating interest rates to nearly 5.5 percent—...
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The Agronomic Crops Team delivers research-based integrated information to improve crop management decisions while increasing profitability....
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Poultry red mites are a type of external parasite that infests chickens. They conceal themselves within the chicken coop surroundings and re...
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2024 Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale
Information on the 26th annual Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale is coming soon! This sale is kn...
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This article provides basic information about the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards as they apply to integrated pest management ...
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Learn about cover crops grown to benefit the following crop or soil and how to choose the right ones.
Cover crops are planted in the off-...
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