Geneva County OPTIMA Fields On-Farm Trial: Don Huguely

October 17, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

Farm Overview Location: Coffee Springs—Geneva County, Alabama Crop: Cotton Planting date: May 16, 2025 Variety: DG-3615B3XF ...
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Controlling White Grubs on Lawns and Turf

October 16, 2020
in Lawn & Garden, Lawns

White grubs can attack most turf grasses. Learn how to recognize grubs and their damage and how to control them. White grubs are ...
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Houston County OPTIMA Fields On-Farm Trial: Adam Temple

October 16, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

Farm Overview Location: Creek Church—Houston County, Alabama Crop: Corn Planting date: March 28, 2025 Variety: Delkab 68-35 ...
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Pike County OPTIMA Fields On-Farm Trial: Will Curtis

October 16, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

Farm Overview Location: Troy—Pike County, Alabama Crop: Corn Planting date: March 19, 2025 Variety: DKC 68-95 Area: 65 ac...
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OPTIMA Fields: Smarter Fields, Stronger Agriculture

October 16, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming, Products & Programs

OPTIMA Fields is a 5-year initiative that evaluates and promotes a systems-based approach to sustainable crop management. Led by experts fro...
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Pastora for Weed Control in Bermudagrass Hayfields

October 15, 2020
in Farming, Forages, Livestock

Listed are some frequently asked questions related to Pastora for weed control in bermudagrass hayfields. What hay species can I use it on?...
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Prescribed Fire: Wildlife

October 13, 2020
in Fire, Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

This is the fourth in a four-part series on the use of prescribed fire in forested settings. Learn how prescribed fire benefits sele...
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Nontimber Forest Products for Foliage and Floral Industries

October 13, 2020
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Nontimber forest products are commonly used in the foliage and floral industries. Management for these products can diversify inco...
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Stop the Economic Drain of Catastrophic Losses in the Poultry Industry

October 9, 2020
in Farm Management, Farming, Poultry

Members of the contract poultry growing community understand the anxiety that spring and summer bring to the farm. Both contract gro...
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Insect Pest Scouting for Southern Peas

October 9, 2020
in Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

This publication is a quick guide to common insect pests of southern peas (cowpeas) in Alabama starting from early to late-season pe...
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Crop Rotation: An Essential Part of Planning a Home Garden

October 9, 2020
in Lawn & Garden, Vegetables

Rotating vegetable plantings reduces infestations that damage your garden. Learn keys to successful crop rotation. Amon...
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Feeding Broiler Litter to Beef Cattle

October 9, 2020
in Beef, Farming, Livestock, Nutrition, Poultry

The cattle-feeding industry has been built largely on the use of by-products. Most beef producers take into account the public...
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