Best practices in all aspects of poultry production was the subject of multiple workshops, trainings, social media posts, podcasts, and publ...
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Many producers are often forced to stretch hay supplies in order to make it through the winter feeding period. The following information is ...
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Profitable cow-calf producers consistently seek ways to maximize income and minimize production costs. This requires producers to carefully ...
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In most cattle operations, the greatest expense is attributed to feeding costs. Several alternative feedstuffs can reduce overall feed costs...
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The Alabama Commodity Feed Contact list provides contact information for brokers, dealers, feed distributors, and processing facilities arou...
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Learn the pros and cons of calving during certain seasons of the year.
Determining the best time of year to calve first requires an opera...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has many resources related to beef and forage production. The following information features a smal...
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Cool-season annual mixtures are highly nutritious and are a great forage option during the fall and winter, as well as into the spring. Mixt...
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Warm-season perennial pastures and hayfields are the base of about one-half of livestock production systems in Alabama. Bermudagrass and bah...
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Raising chickens for eggs or meat requires the right nutrition at the right life stage. Follow these guidelines to maintain your backyard fl...
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When properly implemented, stockpiling warm-season grasses can provide grazing from late October to mid-January in Alabama.
Most forage p...
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Farmers face numerous challenges when their pastureland is affected by floods.
General Tips
Inventory livestock. Immediately after a f...
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