Phony Peach Disease: A Developing Challenge in Peach Production

August 10, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

Phony peach disease is caused by a bacterium called Xylella fastitiosa. This not only causes PPD in peaches, but different strains of the ba...
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Cicada Killers: The Asian Giant Hornet Look-alike

August 7, 2020
in Bees & Pollinators, Lawn & Garden

In July 2020, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) reported their first trapped Asian giant hornet. Learn more about this r...
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Rezilon: A Preemergence Herbicide for Warm Season Forages

August 5, 2020
in Forages

Rezilon (indaziflam), produced by Bayer, is now available for use in Alabama. This product is a new chemical mode of action (Group 29) not s...
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Pruning Fresh-Market Tomatoes

July 28, 2020
in Lawn & Garden, Vegetables

Practicing these simple pruning techniques will help you produce healthier tomato plants with larger fruit. Pruning hel...
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Rejuvenating Okra: Producing Two Crops from One Planting

July 28, 2020
in Lawn & Garden, Vegetables

One planting of okra can produce both a spring crop and an even bigger fall crop if you follow a few simple guidelines. ...
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Blossom-End Rot in Tomatoes: Causes and Prevention

July 28, 2020
in Lawn & Garden, Vegetables

Tomato growers must take care to avoid blossom-end rot (BER), a disorder that can dramatically reduce fruit quality and quantity. By usi...
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Nutritional Strategies for Bull Development and Maintenance

July 23, 2020
in Beef, Farming, Livestock, Nutrition

Beef bulls must be developed properly after weaning to become productive herd sires. The following nutritional management guidelines...
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SerPIE Web‐based Repository

July 22, 2020
in Products & Programs, Urban Extension

Published Works Alabama Extension News and Informational Articles Katie Nichols, “Safe Drinking Water a Priority for Alabamians,” ...
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Lichens on Woody Trees and Shrubs

July 21, 2020
in Landscaping, Lawn & Garden

Lichens are often blamed for the decline and death of shrubs and trees in Alabama landscapes. Learn about their life history, damage...
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The Piggy Bank Project

July 17, 2020
in Home & Family, People

The Piggy Bank Project is designed for the entire family to have fun all while being creative. This project details how a person can cre...
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Fun with Airplanes

July 17, 2020
in Home & Family, Urban Extension, Youth Development

Introduction Let’s make an airplane. A glider is an airplane that does not have an engine. In this activity, you will create an airplane ...
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Alabama 4-H Learning Resource and Video Catalog

July 16, 2020
in About 4-H, Alabama 4-H, Family Resources, Volunteer Resources

Alabama 4-H, the state's leading youth development organization, provides education and learning opportunities in three primary areas: civic...
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