Learn about the habits of the orchard mason bee and how to manage this native pollinator.
The orchard mason bee (Osmia lignaria) ...
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This calendar overviews a monthly check list of things producer should do during each month. It includes health tips, notes on forag...
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Take a minute to think about why you own land. Is it to pass on to your children and grandchildren? For outdoor recreation? Because you enjo...
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In sheep production, breeding stock selection is the basis for any flock improvement. Deciding which animals to retain can be ...
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Without a basic understanding of forestry terms, it can be difficult to communicate with foresters or buyers of forestland or timber. Being ...
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In Alabama, a family of four generates an average of 2.5 tons of garbage per year—nearly a half ton of which is yard refuse and ki...
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This is a quick reference guide to the nutrient contents of fertilizer materials, broken down by primary and secondary nutrien...
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Learn about grass tetany, its occurrence and symptoms, causes, and recommendations for prevention and treatment—including the impo...
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Feed or water containing high levels of nitrate nitrogen can lead to nitrate poisoning in cattle. Learn about factors influencing ni...
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Learn how to submit pond water samples to be tested for total alkalinity and total hardness.
1. Use a 16.9- to 20-ounce plastic bottl...
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Why You Want These Bugs In Your Garden
Most insects found in your garden don’t harm plants. In fact, 97 percent of the insects you see fa...
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Under the right circumstances, catfish farming can be very profitable. Like other forms of farming, however, catfish production involves sub...
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