The value of agriculture in Alabama is a significant component of the economy. In 2018, the USDA reported farm gate commodity sales totaled ...
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Fire ants are active throughout Alabama and can cause damage to young hemp plants. For producers growing outdoor hemp in any capacity - incl...
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The Alabama Irrigation Management Program newsletter is designed to keep Alabama producers and crop consultants informed of technology and b...
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Educating ourselves about how phosphorus enters water bodies is important for agroecosystem management. Learn about phosphorus loss ...
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Japanese beetles have emerged in blueberry orchards and vineyards in Central and North Alabama. The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is a...
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Waste storage ponds are used on many dairy, swine, and poultry layer farms. Storage pond slurry can be an effective part of the waste manage...
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Alabama row crop producers face a bleak market outlook for the 2020 growing season. In times of economic uncertainty, producers must manage ...
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Fire blight is a bacterial disease that affects apples, pears, and other fruit and ornamental plants. The term fire blight describes the bla...
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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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*This is an excerpt from Beef Cattle Management in Uncertain Times
Evaluate and adjust your stocking rates as needed. Learn more about ...
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*This is an excerpt from Beef Cattle Management in Uncertain Times
If recent history repeats itself, water resources may become more limi...
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Bacterial spot is the most common disease of peppers in Alabama and is a recurring problem on tomatoes grown in the state. The disease can s...
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