Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is popularly known as the Queen of Forages because of its high forage nutritive value characteristics. ...
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Drying is the oldest method of preserving vegetables. It is easy and can be the least expensive method too. Most can be stored for 6...
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Raising a picky eater is one of the most common food-related issues parents struggle to address. One day your child’s favorite foo...
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Popularly known by the cultivar name 'Bradford' pear, Callery pear has become an invasive species in natural and disturbed environme...
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One planting of okra can produce both a spring crop and an even bigger fall crop if you follow a few simple guidelines.
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Specific BMP guidelines apply in Alabama for timber harvesting surrounding streams and wetlands. The tables provided here offer esse...
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An overview of the identification of pine bark beetles, causes for infestation in the urban landscape, and recommended integrated pe...
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For many landowners of forested areas, restoring and maintaining ecological function is an important objective. This requires a dedi...
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Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a significant invasive threat in Alabama and throughout the southeastern United States. In addit...
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In this third installment of a four-part series, you will learn how weather influences prescribed fire behavior.
When planning a ...
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Last reviewed June 2023
Figs are easy to grow in warm climates but produce their best fruit in Mediterranean climates with hot, d...
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Learn about floodwater, risk assessment, contaminated crops, and what food crop producers can do to prepare for flooding.
Throughout the ...
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