When using prescribed fire in longleaf pine stands, land managers should consider using more frequent growing season fires. Following is a s...
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Loblolly pine is the most common timber species in the southern United States. This is due to the tree’s ability to grow rapidly on a wide...
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Learn to recognize, monitor, and manage thrips, a major pest of ornamentals. Thrips management requires thought about integration of control...
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Know the essentials of beef cattle record keeping to determine the best system for your operation.
Records are a vital component ...
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Analysis of forages is an important tool to develop strategic supplemental feeding strategies for beef cattle. Understanding the nut...
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Water is considered the most critical nutrient in beef cattle diets. Cattle diets are balanced for energy, protein, vitamins, and mi...
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Farming is a business that is difficult to manage. Many factors are beyond the control of the farmer. One problem with farming is th...
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Many mineral options are available for cattle producers. Proper nutritional management is critical for stocker cattle because these ...
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The Alabama Beginning Farmer Program has a wide array of resources for all types of farmers. The overall implementation plan involves collab...
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Several different methods are commonly used for grafting plants. These include cleft grafting, inlay grafting, four-flap grafting, and whip ...
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With the colder temperatures across Alabama, many growers are turning on their heaters for the first time. In about 2 to 3 weeks, we will st...
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The primary reason that pecan grafts fail is poor collection and storage of scion wood. It is important to collect scion wood or the cul...
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