Growing Lettuce in Spring or Fall

November 28, 2018
in Lawn & Garden, Vegetables

If you have a small place in your garden but can’t decide what to plant, why not plant lettuce? Lettuce is a cool-weather crop t...
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Severe Weather Watches and Warnings

November 28, 2018
in Emergency Handbook, Home & Family, Products & Programs

Weather alerts are provided by local, state, and national authorities and the media when threatening climate conditions arise. Meteorologist...
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Silvopasture: Additional Income from Your Forestland

November 28, 2018
in Forages, Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Take a minute to think about why you own land. Is it to pass on to your children and grandchildren? For outdoor recreation? Because you enjo...
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Sheep Selection

November 28, 2018
in Farming, Livestock, Sheep & Goats

In sheep production, breeding stock selection is the basis for any flock improvement. Deciding which animals to retain can be ...
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Basal Area: A Measure Made for Management

November 28, 2018
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Basal area is an important unit of measurement in forestry and land management, but it can often be misunderstood, even by professionals. Le...
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Alabama Natural Resources Council

November 28, 2018
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

Approximately 70 percent of Alabama is covered with forests. In addition to providing clean air, water, and recreational o...
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Tree Planting Contracts for Landowners: FAQs

November 28, 2018
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Before you begin replanting your land, a valid contract between you and the contractor or forest consultant is needed to protect all par...
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Common Forestry Terms for the Forest Landowner

November 28, 2018
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Without a basic understanding of forestry terms, it can be difficult to communicate with foresters or buyers of forestland or timber. Being ...
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Identification and Control of Snakes in Alabama

November 28, 2018
in Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

Approximately 40 species of snakes occur in Alabama, and only six of these are venomous. Yet these six attract a lot of attention. Get a cro...
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Black Widow and Recluses: Avoiding Venomous Spiders of the Southeast

November 28, 2018
in Home, Home & Family

Learn to identify two common venomous spiders in Alabama, the black widow and the brown recluse. Tips for minimizing negative enco...
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Drought Preparation and Water Conservation

November 28, 2018
in Emergency Handbook, Home & Family, Products & Programs

A drought is a period of abnormally dry weather that persists long enough to produce a serious hydrologic imbalance, causing, for example, c...
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Technology

November 28, 2018
in Emergency Handbook, Home & Family, Products & Programs

When disasters strike, individuals and businesses all too often lose important computer files. You can replace equipment, but data may be lo...
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