What is Alabama BCIA?
The Alabama Beef Cattle Improvement Association (BCIA) is a non-profit organization of persons, firms, partnerships, ...
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Soybeans were a once popular forage choice in the 1800s and were grown as a forage in Alabama as recently as the 1930s. The use of soybeans ...
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Stink bugs are a consistent pest of cotton across Alabama. Understanding stink bug traits is key to managing infestations and mitiga...
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Knowing the carcass quality of a herd is important to attaining Beef Quality Assurance targets for meat value. Learn the methods ava...
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Many factors can contribute to slug infestations in vegetables. Learn what those factors are and how you can best control and elimin...
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This persistent weed often sneaks up on producers in spring and can quickly take over a pasture. These frequen...
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Understanding cattle behavior and the use of cattle handling facilities is essential for implementation of many health and managemen...
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Grazing management plays a crucial role in determining forage production, forage quality, and animal performance in forage-based liv...
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Gray mold (also known as Botrytis blight or Botrytis fruit rot) is one of the more common diseases affecting strawberries. The disease, caus...
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Organic vegetable production systems in the Deep South may not be pesticide-free, especially under high pest-pressure conditions. Pr...
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Understanding how to properly measure forage mass to adjust stocking rate can help optimize pasture yield, quality and longevity, an...
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The negative effects of COVID-19 have been felt in every industry in every corner of the country. The links between seemingly discon...
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