Voluntary carbon-market programs continue to draw attention across the United States. Two of the most common practices that farmers use in c...
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Biochar, also referred to as carbon material, is produced from the thermochemical conversion process (heating or burning) of feedstocks or w...
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When corn is harvested for grain, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other nutrients are depleted from the soil. Understanding the extent ...
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Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability. It is essential to choose the ...
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Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability...
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Learn about the essential nutrients and micronutrients in the soil and review the table of high-yielding Alabama crops for establishing crop...
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Southern root-knot nematodes can cause significant economic damage to sweet potato crops. Learn how to recognize their damage, distribut...
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The Alabama Crops Insect Report contains some the latest information on insect activity in the state's major row crops. These updates come f...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The United States food production system is fragile and easily disrupted. To ensure that it remains viable, a sp...
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Stemphylium leaf spot is a secondary fungal disease commonly associated with potash (K) deficiency in cotton. Prevention of potassium defici...
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Learn more about herbicide options for suppressing tall fescue seedheads, including how to mitigate the harmful effects to livestock and the...
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