AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Across southern Alabama, the invasive species known as torpedograss is wreaking havoc everywhere from upland sit...
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This expense calculator reflects the cost of starting an oyster farm operation and its annual cost of production. Projected costs can be cha...
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This enterprise budget is designed to help producers, researchers, and industry stakeholders evaluate the economic performance of a typical ...
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Parrot feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is an invasive aquatic weed native to the Amazon River basin. Introduced into the United States as a...
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Torpedograss, also known as bullet grass, is an invasive perennial grass that poses major challenges in both terrestrial and aquatic sys...
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The Aquatic Resources Team provides quality, science-based programs to promote the long-term, profitable, and sustainable benefits of well-m...
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Algae concentrates, when used correctly, support rapid oyster larval growth, strong settlement, and the production of high‑quality oyster ...
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Alabama’s shellfish aquaculture industry produces eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) through off-bottom farming techniques, including...
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Commercial oyster farming has many challenges, even during the best of times. To increase the opportunity for success and recovery during ex...
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Alabama Extension compiled this list of shellfish seed suppliers based on the best available information. It is not an endorsement or recomm...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Served raw, grilled or fried, oysters are a favorite for seafood lovers across Alabama, from the Gulf Coast to i...
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The Algae Concentrate Feeding Calculator gives oyster producers a simple way to determine the volume of algae concentrate they need to feed ...
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