The Agronomic Crops Program delivers research-based integrated information to improve producer management decisions while increasing...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Did you know that the cow you see grazing in a pasture is a true environmentalist? In fact, beef cattle play an ...
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To continue to maximize the economics of insect management, proper scouting, pest identification, and insecticide selection is critical. Man...
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In the catfish industry, feed prices can be affected greatly by fluctuating prices in the corn and soybean markets. Thirty-two percent crude...
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Effective pest management requires knowing which insects are damage-producing and which are beneficial to crop health. This guide provides c...
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During the winter, horse owners may wonder if they have enough forages to last their until warm-season pastures regrow. The best practice fo...
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Timely information to producers can be critical in the prevention of crop loss. The Alabama Cooperative Extension agronomic crops team deliv...
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Cross-hedging is a marketing tool that producers can use to manage price risk for commodities that do not have a futures contract.
Hedging ...
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High tunnel pest exclusion (HTPE) systems use woven black shade cloth of specific rating installed under the sidewall plastic ...
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