AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – What in the world are forages? Well, in simple terms, forages are the plants that livestock eat. While simple, t...
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Pig reproduction is an adventure for new swine enthusiasts. The thought of farrowing a litter of piglets from the champion gilt is overshado...
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As summer approaches, many weeds will become more evident in forage pastures and hayfields. At that time of year, the majority of cool-seaso...
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Blueberries are a high-value fruit crop that is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Alabama’s blueberry acreage has tripled in the la...
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Now is the time for fruit crop producers to scout for adult Green June beetle emergence. These beetles are considered a serious pest and can...
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Apple and Pear
Apple and pear trees are subject to serious damage from pests. As a result, a preventive spray program is needed. The follow...
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Hay production is one of the largest and most economically significant agricultural enterprises in Alabama with 700,000 acres farmed produci...
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Recent events have prompted many poultry growers to re-examine their current method of daily mortality disposal and consider new options for...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Did you know that the cow you see grazing in a pasture is a true environmentalist? In fact, beef cattle play an ...
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Variable speed exhaust fans are a new technology gaining popularity in the poultry industry. But are they right for your operation? Learn ho...
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Knowing how a soybean plant develops is crucial to growers seeking management practices that can make a crop more sustainable and pr...
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