Temporary and Permanent Pest Exclusion Systems for Vegetable Production

October 21, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

The demand for organic crop production has seen a historic rise in recent years. This increasing demand means there is a need for more farme...
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Gray Squirrel Management

October 20, 2020
in Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

Gray squirrels are an ecologically important species in Alabama. Their food caching is an important part of seed dispersal and propa...
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Controlling Rats and Mice Around Your Home

October 20, 2020
in Forestry & Wildlife, Home, Home & Family, Wildlife

Rats and mice may cause harm to humans by transmitting diseases, destroying property, and biting. Understanding the three species of...
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Eastern Bluebirds

October 20, 2020
in Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

Eastern bluebirds are a popular species to observe among bird enthusiast and homeowners. Preferring open areas, eastern bluebi...
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Becoming Health Literate

October 19, 2020
in Health & Nutrition, Urban Extension

Health decisions are an important aspect of a person’s everyday life, making it ever so important to be health literate. The Patient Prote...
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Weather Disasters & COVID-19

October 19, 2020
in Home & Family, The Home, Urban Extension

Emergency and disaster preparedness is nothing new to Alabamians. However, COVID-19 is new to everyone. Navigating through disasters will be...
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Combating Childhood Obesity

October 19, 2020
in Health & Nutrition, Urban Extension

Childhood obesity is a serious health concern in Alabama since Alabama is listed among the top 20 states in the nation for the highest obesi...
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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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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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