AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – What in the world are forages? Well, in simple terms, forages are the plants that livestock eat. While simple, t...
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The fecal flotation test is an important parasitological examination tool used in the poultry industry. Accurate diagnosis requires ...
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Hay production is one of the largest and most economically significant agricultural enterprises in Alabama with 700,000 acres farmed produci...
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Recent events have prompted many poultry growers to re-examine their current method of daily mortality disposal and consider new options for...
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Variable speed exhaust fans are a new technology gaining popularity in the poultry industry. But are they right for your operation? Learn ho...
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Knowing how a soybean plant develops is crucial to growers seeking management practices that can make a crop more sustainable and pr...
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Different soil test methods are used to determine total phosphorus available to crops as well as phosphorus that is susceptible to environme...
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What is BQA?
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to Un...
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Drip irrigation is the slow delivery of water through plastic tubes directly to the roots of plants. It can save water, money, and time. Dri...
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Irrigation and fertilization are two of the most important components of growing vegetable crops. When these are combined, the result is kno...
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Feeding costs represent one of the greatest expenses on horse farms, and implementing adequate feeding management can be a good alternative ...
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