Phosphorus Management: Best Management Practices for Minimizing Phosphorus Loss from Agricultural Soils

July 12, 2023
in Crop Production, Farming

Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this article provides information about best management practices (BMPs) of phosphorus use and how...
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Five-Gallon Bucket Supply List

July 12, 2023
in Lawn & Garden, Vegetables

(Makes four buckets) Four 5-gallon buckets* Four 25-quart bags potting soil mix (avoid “garden soil” for container garde...
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10’ x 10’ Garden Plot Supply List

July 12, 2023
in Lawn & Garden, Vegetables

Twelve 2 cubic-foot bags soil conditioner (such as composted manure or mushroom compost) Twenty-four 2-cubic-foot bags co...
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Raised Bed Supply List

July 12, 2023
in Lawn & Garden, Vegetables

4'×8'×10" (minimum depth) raised garden bed* Eight bags potting soil mix (2 cubic feet each) Eight bags soil conditioner (...
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Garden Box Supply List

July 12, 2023
in Lawn & Garden, Vegetables

20"×24" grow box/self-watering planter Two 25-quart bags potting soil mix Plastic mulch cover included in some retail kits ...
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Molasses-Based Tub Supplements for Brood Cows FAQs

July 11, 2023
in Beef, Farming, Livestock, Nutrition

Tub supplements for cattle are often molasses based. The following information answers some of the most frequently asked questions surroundi...
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Beef and Forage Extension Resources FAQs

July 11, 2023
in Beef, Farming, Forages, Livestock, Resources, Products, and Programs

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has many resources related to beef and forage production. The following information features a smal...
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Alabama National Forests

July 10, 2023
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Did you know that Alabama has over 668,000 acres of national forests that are part of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest S...
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Navigating Natural Disasters: A Guide for Agricultural Producers

June 30, 2023
in Alabama Ready

Agricultural producers face unique challenges when it comes to navigating natural disasters. From livestock and row crops to barns and other...
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A Guide to Starting a Community Garden

June 29, 2023
in Business & Community, Lawn & Garden, Urban Agriculture, Urban Extension, Urban Green

This start-up guide is intended to help groups and organizations initiate and sustain an urban community garden. Why start a community gard...
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Depression in Men

June 28, 2023
in Health, Home & Family

Millions of adults suffer from depression in the United States daily. Among the US population, Mental Health America reports that 6 million ...
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Ambrosia Beetles Attacking Small Trees

June 27, 2023
in Lawn & Garden

Granulate Ambrosia beetles have been causing quite a stir in home landscapes in May and June. The influx this year is likely due to the wint...
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