How Lumber Affects the Chicken Sandwich

April 15, 2021
in Farm Management, Farming, Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife, Poultry

The negative effects of COVID-19 have been felt in every industry in every corner of the country. The links between seemingly discon...
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Using Diuron to Control Off-Flavor in Catfish

April 15, 2021
in Aquaculture, Fish & Water

Some naturally occurring algae in catfish ponds, if not controlled, can cause problems with fillet flavor. Diuron is one method to r...
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Causes of Twig Dieback in Peach Trees

April 13, 2021
in Crop Production, Farming

Two common plant diseases may be appearing in peach trees right now, causing twig dieback. Determining which disease is present can often be...
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WEEE Have a Problem

April 12, 2021
in Products & Programs, Urban Extension

At the end of each calendar year, more than 1 million additional tons of garbage is introduced into solid waste streams. The popularity of n...
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Insect Scouting Techniques

April 8, 2021
in Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Various scouting methods are used to identify and estimate counts of insect pests in and on plants and soil as part of an integrated...
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Modern Insect Pest Monitoring Using Automatic Traps

April 7, 2021
in Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Monitoring and identifying pests are critical steps in a successful integrated pest management (IPM) program. Z-traps and Smart Trap...
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Organic Crop Production

April 6, 2021
in Crop Production, Farming

Adoption of organic practices in Alabama has grown in recent years. This growth has been paralleled by an increase in marketing oppo...
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Thoughts About Early Season Soybean IPM in Alabama

April 5, 2021
in Crop Production, Farming

Although there isn’t a consistent insect pest of seedling soybeans (like thrips in cotton), Alabama producers do have some sporadic pests ...
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Preconditioning Systems and Management Practices for Beef Calves

April 5, 2021
in Beef, Farming, Health, Livestock, Nutrition

Learn about preconditioning systems and how they can add value to the calves you produce and sell. Producers have many ...
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Phosphorus Management: Indices to Measure Environmental Phosphorus Loss Risk from Soils

April 5, 2021
in Crop Production, Farming

Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this text details pros and cons of indices that can be used by soil and water professional...
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Phosphorus Management: Use of Soil Phosphorus Storage Capacity

April 5, 2021
in Crop Production, Farming

Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this text provides soil and water professionals with methods to calculate soil phosphorus ...
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Soil Testing, Liming, and Fertilizing Wildlife Food Plots

March 31, 2021
in Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

Before planting a food plot, land managers should always have the soil tested for nutrient and pH levels. Applying recommended amend...
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