Basics of Crop Sensing

March 1, 2019
in Crop Production

Remote sensor technology is used to detect subtle differences in vegetation that may be overlooked using typical visual methods....
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The ABCs of Climate Variability

February 27, 2019
in Crop Production, Farming, Precision Ag, Resources

Water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean affect weather patterns throughout the United States. Alabama is no exception—the...
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Mode of Action Video - Glossary

February 26, 2019
in Worker Protection

Mode of Action Video - Glossary Absorption: The movement of a chemical into plants, animals (including humans), microorganisms, or soil. ...
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Personal Protective Equipment PPE Video Glossary

February 25, 2019
in Worker Protection

Absorbent: The movement of a chemical into plants, animals (including humans), microorganisms, or soil. Absorption: The movement of a che...
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Fruit Culture in Alabama: Winter Chilling Requirements

February 21, 2019
in Crop Production, Farming

Learn the basic chilling requirements of fruit types selected for planting. Check regional maps for Alabama’s fall and winter temp...
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Climate Effects on Forage and Beef Production

February 19, 2019
in Beef, Farming, Forages, Livestock, Nutrition

Beef cattle production potential is influenced in part by environmental conditions. Cattle producers should be aware of management r...
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Organic Insecticide Rotations and Tank-mixes for Vegetable Crops

February 18, 2019
in Farming, Insect control in commercial vegetables, Insect control in gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Organic insecticides

Implement these organic prevention and control strategies to reduce pest populations in your vegetable crops. Whether you a...
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Management Considerations Rye Cover Crop Production

February 18, 2019
in Cover Crops, Cover Crops, Farming, Healthy Soils

Cover crops are an investment much like any other input for agricultural operations. In order for producers to maximize their return...
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Nutrient Content and Composition of Poultry Litter

February 8, 2019
in Crop Production, Farming, Livestock, Poultry

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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Water Requirements of Beef Cattle

February 5, 2019
in Beef, Farming, Livestock, Nutrition

Water is considered the most critical nutrient in beef cattle diets. Cattle diets are balanced for energy, protein, vitamins, and mi...
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Drought Sales of Livestock

February 5, 2019
in Beef, Farm Management, Livestock, Management

Farming is a business that is difficult to manage. Many factors are beyond the control of the farmer. One problem with farming is th...
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Sugarcane Aphid: A New Sorghum Pest of North America

December 7, 2018
in Crop Production, Farming, Insect identification and scouting, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

The sugarcane aphid is a serious economic problem on grain sorghum in Mexico and the Caribbean, the southern states along the U.S. Gulf Coas...
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