Beef Cattle Management: Improve Soil Health in Hayfields and Pastures

April 15, 2020
in Beef, Livestock, Management

*This is an excerpt from Beef Cattle Management in Uncertain Times Start by improving soil health in hayfields and pastures. Healthy soil...
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Bacterial Spot in Peppers and Tomatoes

April 14, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming, Lawn & Garden

Bacterial spot is the most common disease of peppers in Alabama and is a recurring problem on tomatoes grown in the state. The disease can s...
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Planting Depth in Container Nurseries

April 14, 2020
in Crop Production

Planting container nursery plants at the proper depth is an important factor to their survival. Growers should ensure that their liners are ...
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Enhancing Egg Quality & Safety in Small Flocks

April 13, 2020
in Poultry

Whether you are raising one or a thousand laying hens, maintaining the best possible cleanliness and safety of the eggs produced lea...
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Scout for Armyworms in Grains and Grasses

April 10, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

Be on the lookout for true armyworms in grain crops and pastures. They often show up in wheat fields and grass pastures in Alabama and have ...
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Evergreen Azaleas for Alabama

April 10, 2020
in Landscaping, Lawn & Garden

Many varieties of evergreen azaleas thrive in Alabama’s soils. Learn the best variety for your landscape along with tips on how to...
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Remove Blueberry Blooms on First Year Plants

April 9, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

Blueberry plants can be very productive if managed properly. This simple tip will greatly impact how a blueberry plant produces for years to...
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Cogongrass Fires

April 9, 2020
in Forestry & Wildlife, Invasive Species

Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a significant invasive threat in Alabama and throughout the southeastern United States. In addit...
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You Got Time - Healthy Eating Habits

April 8, 2020
in Health & Nutrition, Urban Extension

Time may prevent you from making healthy lifestyle choices. Here are some quick tips on healthy eating to apply to your daily schedule. ...
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Backyard Bingo

April 8, 2020
in Natural Resources, Urban Extension, Youth Development

Alabama Extension’s Youth Exploring Environmental Science (YEES) program brings you Backyard Bingo. It’s an ideal game that allows kids ...
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You Got Time – Family Quality Time and Healthy Eating

April 7, 2020
in Health & Nutrition, Home & Family, Parenting & Family, Urban Extension

Using family quality time to teach and model healthy eating with the children is a great use of time together. Eating together during snacks...
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Making LIFE Work

April 7, 2020
in Disaster, Home & Family

Making Life Work. That’s what we try to do each day. But that effort can become challenging and often frustrating. Alabama Extension is he...
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