In a backing fire, the fire moves against the wind. Backing fires exhibit the slowest rate of speed and the lowest intensity. In the followi...
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Piles from logging slash are typically burned by igniting the perimeter of the piles. Piles burn best when they are dry and do not contain t...
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In head fires, the fire travels in the same direction as the wind. Head fires produce the fastest rate of spread, highest flame lengths, and...
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In this third installment of a four-part series, you will learn how weather influences prescribed fire behavior.
When planning a ...
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Application of a specialized record-keeping system enables producers to generate and analyze data needed to efficiently evaluate a c...
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Wild pigs are an invasive species that drastically impacts native ecosystems. Wild pigs can quickly outcompete native wildlife through their...
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The Farming Basics app from Alabama Extension is a gateway of information for small and beginning farmers. Features of this user-friendly ap...
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Transferring the family farm to the next generation requires planning. This content discusses three issues that affect the future of the fam...
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The greenhouse environment can quickly become too hot for healthy plant production, even in the winter. During the summer months, extra cool...
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In this six-part video series, David Cline, an Alabama Extension specialist with the Auburn University school of fisheries, aquaculture, and...
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Drones or UAVs provide a useful management tool that allows landowners to generate real-time aerial images of their property that might not ...
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