Weed management expenses can be one-third of an organic vegetable grower’s production cost. Knowing the common weeds to look for and how t...
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In most cattle operations, the greatest expense is attributed to feeding costs. Several alternative feedstuffs can reduce overall feed costs...
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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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Learn about crop evapotranspiration for irrigation scheduling and the implementation tools currently available for farmers and consultants.
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Learn the services offered by the Plant Diagnostic Labs of Auburn University and guidelines for sample collection and submission.
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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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Cross-hedging is a marketing tool that producers can use to manage price risk for commodities that do not have a futures contract.
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Stink bugs are a consistent pest of cotton across Alabama. Understanding stink bug traits is key to managing infestations and mitiga...
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Learn the background and history of plant growth regulators in cotton as well as common use patterns and treatment, timing, and rate...
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Water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean affect weather patterns throughout the United States. Alabama is no exception—the...
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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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