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Poultry pest management is an important element in any production. Learn about these pests and methods to control them.
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Acidic soils require lime to maintain the proper pH for growing crops and forage. Learn how to test and maintain your soil for optim...
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The Auburn University Soil Testing Laboratory report includes: your intended crop(s), the soil group your sample belongs to, soil p...
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Why should I save for my child’s college education? Many parents are wondering how to help their children offset the cost of colle...
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Learn about selecting containers and potting mixtures, as well as planting, fertilizing, and watering. Gain tips for mixed-plant con...
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Continued reliance on the same mode of action for weed management for years has led to the development of herbicide-resistant weeds througho...
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Learn more about the uses, benefits, and costs of portable sawmills.
Landowners harvest trees from their property for many reasons. Ofte...
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Learn more about determining if pine straw production is right for you.
Production of nontimber forest products such as pine straw can b...
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What Are Ionophores?
Ionophores are feed additives used to improve animal body weight gain and feed efficiency in beef cattle diets. ...
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From 1999 to 2016, Alabama experienced a 21.9 percent increase in suicides across all age groups. As the media continues to cover su...
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Poultry litter can be a nutritionally rich fertilizer for forages and row crops. But not all litter is created equal. Learn the benefits of ...
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