On January 31, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the Jan...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's animal sciences and forages team is proud to highlight livestock and forages producers that have ...
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Learn the various uses for rootstocks and how to choose the right ones for your growing needs.
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For homeowners and fruit producers alike, gaining insight into the essential pollination requirements is crucial for successful fruit crop c...
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In the past, Prowl H2O was only labeled on dormant bermudagrass. It now can be used on cool-season forage grasses with or without alfalfa (n...
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Alabama Extension economists and specialists use different cattle enterprise budgets to aid producers, educators, financial institutions, an...
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