Last reviewed June 2023
Figs are easy to grow in warm climates but produce their best fruit in Mediterranean climates with hot, d...
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The quantity and quality of water required by livestock are important considerations for the overall maintenance of herd health and ...
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Marketing is an important step in moving products from farm to table. Farmers should consider marketing their goods in more than one way...
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When producing hay to be sold to horse owners, it is important to understand the difference between being a seller or a marketer.
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For container nurseries, knowing how long to irrigate can be a challenge. Why is this important? Plant growth can be limited when you don't ...
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Learn about floodwater, risk assessment, contaminated crops, and what food crop producers can do to prepare for flooding.
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The nutrient requirements of game birds vary by species and intended use. Follow these dietary recommendations to help optimize prod...
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The fall armyworm is a chronic pest in the Southeast and can cause severe damage to grass and forage crops. Damage varies in appeara...
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Some of the most common questions received by Alabama Extension agents are about some aspect of fruit and vegetable production. A lot of que...
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Tawny crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva), previously known as the Caribbean or the Rasberry crazy ant, are fast becoming an economic, eco...
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Learn about tawny crazy ants, their behavior, and how to control them in plant nurseries.
Tawny crazy ants (Nylanderi...
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If you have decided to grow blueberry plants and do not know which cultivars to plant, ask yourself this question. How will the planting be ...
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