Alabama Pasture to Rail is a retained ownership program, which enables beef producers to gain valuable postweaning performance data, herd he...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Kim Mullenix, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System beef systems specialist, was recently recognized by the Am...
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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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Despite the unusually cold spring weather, grapes are developing on schedule and fruit cluster blooming is fast approaching (Figure 1). Grap...
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Many livestock antibiotics have always required a veterinary prescription, while some older antibiotics–such as penicillin and oxytetracyc...
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This perennial warm-season grass is well-adapted to low soil fertility and input systems that can be used in Alabama. Achieving stan...
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Periodic drought conditions or extended freeze events may lead to stand failures of cool-season annuals or a void in plans of forage availab...
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Producers new to the cattle business should attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Beef Systems Short Course. This multi-night le...
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Raising chickens can be an enjoyable way to produce eggs and meat for you and your family. Preparation is essential before the arrival of da...
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Whether to supply a consistent source of table eggs for family consumption or for hatching egg production, most individuals involved in smal...
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Growing healthy starter plants indoors requires particular care. Follow these guidelines for producing thriving transplants for your garden....
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