Within the last decade, Leyland cypress has been widely used in residential and commercial landscapes across Alabama not only as a specimen ...
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Learn the benefits and drawbacks of using plastic mulch, how to use it, and what plastic mulch products are available.
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Mode of Action Video - Glossary
Absorption: The movement of a chemical into plants, animals (including humans), microorganisms, or soil.
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Poultry litter can be a nutritionally rich fertilizer for forages and row crops. But not all litter is created equal. Learn the benefits of ...
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Overall maintenance of herd health and productivity depend on the quantity and quality of water required by livestock. Learn how muc...
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The controlled environment in high tunnel systems is variable and requires daily inputs and planning during construction to effectively cont...
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A systems approach to beef cattle production involves many working parts that influence the overall goal of the operation. Although ...
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Learn what you will need to develop a simple nutrient management plan for your broiler facility.
This publication provides information to...
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This is a quick reference guide to the nutrient contents of fertilizer materials, broken down by primary and secondary nutrien...
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The ABCs and NPKs of Plant Nutrition
Plant Elements from Air and Water
There are 16 elements necessary for plant growth. About 80 to 90 pe...
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Measuring Acidity and Alkalinity
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Integrated pest management (IPM) is the practice of using a variety of methods to manage pests. When used correctly, pesticides can be a gre...
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