Field Guide to The Identification of Japanese Stiltgrass

March 21, 2019
in Forestry & Wildlife, Invasive Species

Introduction Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), also called Nepalese browntop, is an aggressive invader of forest lands thr...
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College Savings: A Parent’s Guide to 529 Plans

March 20, 2019
in Finance & Career, Home & Family

Why should I save for my child’s college education? Many parents are wondering how to help their children offset the cost of colle...
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Forest Diseases in the Southeastern United States

March 20, 2019
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

On an annual basis diseases "take" more timber in the United States than companies harvest. Disease is a disorder or abnormal growth ...
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SerPIE: What’s In Your Soil and Water?

March 13, 2019
in Natural Resources, Urban Extension

Pollution of soil and water resources by pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) is a serious environmental issue. Types of PPCP...
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Container Gardening

March 7, 2019
in Landscaping, Lawn & Garden

Learn about selecting containers and potting mixtures, as well as planting, fertilizing, and watering. Gain tips for mixed-plant con...
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Keys to Producing and Selecting Quality Vegetable Transplants

March 7, 2019
in Vegetables

There are a number of considerations to be made when preparing to grow vegetable transplants for your home garden, including sowing the seed...
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Prescribed Fire - Management Minute Video

March 6, 2019
in Fire

Why should you consider fire as a management tool? Learn more in this short video. For more information, contact the Alabama Exten...
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Developing Management Plans: Alabama Extension’s Management Minute Series

March 6, 2019
in Habitat Management

Forest management is generally a long-term commitment, and although it can be intimidating, a plan is needed to manage your forestland to op...
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Pesticide Manuals Available for Purchase

March 6, 2019
in Commercial Applicator, Pesticides, Private Applicator

To help you find a manual, we have created this one-stop page that links you to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System store and each manu...
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Writing Off the Cost of Machinery and Equipment

March 6, 2019
in Farm Management, Farming

The Internal Revenue Service generally requires that purchasers of machinery and equipment recover or write-off the cost of purchase over th...
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Are You in a General Partnership and Don’t Know It?

March 6, 2019
in Farm Management, Farming

Do any of the following situations sound familiar? "I have some cows or run stockers with my brother, neighbor, friend, etc." or "I farm o...
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Silvopasture from a Farmer’s Perspective

March 6, 2019
in Forages, Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Silvopasture is a management system that combines the production of trees, forage, and livestock. It requires knowledge and intense manage...
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