Scouting for insect pests is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) system. Scouting involves correct identific...
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Before planting tomatoes you need to choose a site that has a well drained soil, is in the full sun, has good air drainage, and has access t...
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With tomato season well underway in south Alabama, it is important growers to maintain a “proactive” approach to disease, insect, and we...
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Sprayer calibration is an important step when applying pesticides. Lots of sprayers are used in agriculture including boomless sprayers, air...
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Insect pests are one of the major problems in organic production systems. Crop damage from insect pests can occur via direct feeding or egg-...
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Characteristics
Squash bugs have piercing and sucking mouthparts that they use to feed on cucurbits such as squash or pumpkins. This pests ...
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Learn the services offered by the Plant Diagnostic Labs of Auburn University and guidelines for sample collection and submission.
The...
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Drip irrigation is the slow delivery of water through plastic tubes directly to the roots of plants. It can save water, money, and time. Dri...
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Raising backyard poultry is popular, but poultry owners must remember that these birds can carry the deadly Salmonella bacteria and other pa...
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The program emphasizes environmental stewardship, best management practices, and economic viability of communities...
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Welcome to Alabama Cooperative Extension System where we are committed to providing you research-based information for improving farm income...
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Large populations of silverleaf whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) have become more common during the fall in the southeastern United States, inclu...
Read More about Fall Vegetable Production: Watch for High Silverleaf Whitefly Activity