Fish feed typically makes up 50 to 60 percent of aquaculture production costs. In the catfish industry, soybean and corn are the primary fee...
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Apple and Pear
Apple and pear trees are subject to serious damage from pests. As a result, a preventive spray program is needed. The follow...
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Alabama Extension economists and specialists use different cattle enterprise budgets to assist producers, educators, financial institutions,...
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The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is an important species both commercially and ecologically. Oyster harvests in the Gulf of Americ...
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With warm weather comes a desire for more tropical plants around patios and pools. Local gardeners have long loved the tropical hibiscus, Hi...
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Staying hydrated isn’t just a tip for the summertime. It’s a smart and simple way to support managing diabetes. Water is a crucial facto...
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Neonatal lambs and kids are susceptible to a range of eye conditions, from common treatable issues to rare congenital defects. Among the mos...
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Producers new to the cattle business should attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Beef Systems Short Course. This multi-night le...
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The following is a list of recommended tree species for the Green Up Alabama project.
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Effective May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education resumed collections on defaulted student loans—ending a five-year pause that began...
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Since 2005, Alabama’s total population has grown by 13 percent from 4,542,912 to 5,157,699—slightly slower than the 15-percent populatio...
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Everyone’s homesteading journey looks a little different. However, no matter your journey, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is her...
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