Tick populations are rising in Alabama. Ticks thrive in high humidity situations. The recent hot weather and heavy rainfall the state has re...
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Summertime can be brutal when it comes to protecting landscapes in the South. Sustaining summer lawns and gardens starts with careful planni...
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Becoming a parent is an exciting and joyous time. It is also a time in a person's life that they are hit with a lot of important and huge de...
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Overseeding Bermudagrass turf with perennial ryegrass is a common practice on athletic fields and golf courses in Alabama, as well as other ...
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Introduction to Aquaponics is a self-paced course that includes multiple modules that guide learners through the basics of an aquaponics sys...
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Forage Basics, a free online course from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is an opportunity to further educate producers and suppor...
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Many working mothers think they must choose between breastfeeding and their career. This is far from the truth, both important aspects of li...
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Cross-hedging is a marketing tool that producers can use to manage price risk for commodities that do not have a futures contract. Hedging ...
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Irrigation is an important part to successfully growing fruits, vegetables, and turfgrass. When irrigating, the entire root zone of the plan...
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Termites invade more than just wood; they also eat plants. Learn sustainable, practical methods to safely and effectively manage termites in...
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Learn to plan for your retirement by setting goals, estimating how long retirement will last, estimating income needs and expenses...
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Learn the guidelines for site selection, soil preparation, and planting of rabbiteye blueberries, along with watering, fertilizing, ...
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