Growers should be watching for early season insect pests on their peas and beans. Early in the growing season, leguminous vegetables are in ...
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When managing thrips in cotton, prevention is one of the first lines of defense in an integrated pest management program. Prevention is an e...
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Alabama has several major soil areas. Most of the soils within each area were formed from materials with similar characteristics. Detailed s...
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The ABCs and NPKs of Plant Nutrition
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There are 16 elements necessary for plant growth. About 80 to 90 pe...
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Producers increasingly rely on commercial soil testing laboratories to provide nutrient recommendations for crops. To make best-mana...
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Alabama is home to 6 different soil areas. The areas are divided based on soils with similar parent materials, or geological material. Altho...
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Learn the risks that multiple climate scenarios impose on corn yield, as well as associated pest and diseases. Discover management strategie...
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