The Commercial Horticulture Program provides multidimensional research-based information, support services, and training to a growing hortic...
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Alabama has a booming fruit and vegetable production industry which generates more than $160 million in revenue and provides employment to t...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— There is nothing more sustainable or more down to earth than growing cotton in Alabama, according to Alabama Coop...
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Forage bermudagrasses are warm-season perennial grasses that grow throughout Alabama. They are used primarily for grazing or h...
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The Agronomic Crops Program delivers research-based integrated information to improve producer management decisions while increasing...
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The body condition scoring (BCS) system was developed by Don Henneke in 1983 during his Ph.D. program at Texas A&M University. Although ...
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Broccoli is one of the highest value vegetable crops in the United States. While California is still the largest broccoli producer in the co...
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Before planting tomatoes you need to choose a site that has a well drained soil, is in the full sun, has good air drainage, and has access t...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – What in the world are forages? Well, in simple terms, forages are the plants that livestock eat. While simple, t...
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The fecal flotation test is an important parasitological examination tool used in the poultry industry. Accurate diagnosis requires ...
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As summer approaches, many weeds will become more evident in forage pastures and hayfields. At that time of year, the majority of cool-seaso...
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Apple and Pear
Apple and pear trees are subject to serious damage from pests. As a result, a preventive spray program is needed. The follow...
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