Organic vegetable production systems in the Deep South may not be pesticide-free, especially under high pest-pressure conditions. Pr...
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Two common plant diseases may be appearing in peach trees right now, causing twig dieback. Determining which disease is present can often be...
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Various scouting methods are used to identify and estimate counts of insect pests in and on plants and soil as part of an integrated...
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Monitoring and identifying pests are critical steps in a successful integrated pest management (IPM) program. Z-traps and Smart Trap...
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Know the best practices to protect feed from the effects of harmful residues for the health and safety of your cattle and ultimately...
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High tunnels can offer advantages for fruit crop growers. Learn about growing seasons, marketing periods, protection, and more.
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Mineral supplementation for grazing cattle can be a complex topic. This is largely because it is always a moving target as forage mineral su...
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Gastrointestinal parasites continue to be a major challenge for small ruminant producers in the Southeastern United States. Sheep and goats ...
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Thrips are the most important insect pest of seedling cotton in Alabama. Learn about how to identify thrips and their injury and how...
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There are several tactics to controlling pests in grain bins, many of which begin before the grain is stored. The goal is to store grains wi...
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As colder temperatures enter the Southeast, now is a good time to review some practical tips for wintering a beef cattle herd. While many of...
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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is popularly known as the Queen of Forages because of its high forage nutritive value characteristics. ...
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