Spring Pest Management for Stored Grains

January 19, 2021
in Crop Production, Farming

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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Quick Tips for Wintering Beef Cattle in Alabama

December 3, 2020
in Beef, Farming, Forages, Livestock, Management...

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 Establishment and Management

September 30, 2020
in Farming, Forages, Livestock

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is popularly known as the Queen of Forages because of its high forage nutritive value characteristics. ...
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Stressful Conditions Influencing Peach Tree Health and Crop Yield

September 29, 2020
in Crop Production

The arrival of fall brings cooler temperatures and reduced sunlight. These conditions drive deciduous trees to their long wint...
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Application of Cotton Defoliation Aids in Alabama

September 21, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

The use of defoliation products can improve the harvest efficiency, yield, and fiber quality of cotton. Learn the applications that ...
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Poultry Euthanasia: Electrical Euthanasia Device

September 18, 2020
in Farming, Poultry

Learn essential guidelines and safety measures for the use and setup of an electrical euthanasia device for chickens and turkeys. ...
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Assessment of COVID-19 Impacts on Alabama Agriculture

July 13, 2020
in Crop Production, Farm Management, Farming

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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Septoria Brown Spot on Soybeans

June 24, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

Septoria brown spot is one of the more common foliar diseases observed in soybean fields in Alabama, typically appearing as dark-brown spots...
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Managing Fire Ants with Baits

June 22, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden

Fire ants can be a major problem in the Southeast and even in other parts of the country. Any outside area including home lawns, gardens, pa...
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Organic Vegetable Insecticides

June 10, 2020
in Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Organic insecticides are critical tools for insect pest management, especially in the hot and humid South where insect pests never seem to r...
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Watch for Early Season Insect Pests on Peas and Beans

May 29, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming, Insect control in commercial vegetables, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Growers should be watching for early season insect pests on their peas and beans. Early in the growing season, leguminous vegetables are in ...
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Phosphorus Basics: Understanding Pathways of Soil Phosphorus Loss

May 29, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming, Fish & Water, Other Resources, Water Resources

Educating ourselves about how phosphorus enters water bodies is important for agroecosystem management. Learn about phosphorus loss ...
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