During growing seasons, irrigation can help farmers offset the impact of dry spells on crops. While farmers make large investments to employ...
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Many options and variables should be considered before going solar in your operation. Proper understanding of the key components is importan...
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Good bugs help us by preying on insect pests in the environment. Some have an important role in pollinating our fruit and vegetable crops. O...
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Most insects are actually good bugs, but the bad ones give them a negative reputation. Of all the identified insects, less than 1% are major...
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Handling facilities are essential for many routine cattle management practices. Careful planning is an important first step in the construct...
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The most effective way to find air leaks in your poultry houses is to visualize it by using smoke emitters or an insect fogger.
Smoke emi...
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Whether an industry professional or homeowner that rarely uses a chainsaw, use of personal protective equipment when running a saw is es...
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Brown spot needle blight is an emerging disease in loblolly pine plantations in Alabama. Identification and control of this fungus is crucia...
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Keeping farm records leads to better farm management. It’s important to keep an accurate and up-to-date record of activities that happen o...
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Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this text provides soil and water professionals with calculations needed to determine soil pho...
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Weaning can have a lasting impact on a calf. How a producer manages calves before, during, and after weaning can have a dramatic effect on o...
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2018-21 Annual Report
Our goal with the Beginning Farmer program is to help new producers develop knowledge and critical skills...
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