This document, which is part of Alabama Extension’s Phosphorus Basics series, explains how phosphorus (P) can be surface applied to most a...
Read More about Phosphorus Stratification: Agronomic & Environmental Consequences
Soil water tension sensors are an effective tool in irrigation management, enabling producers to monitor soil water during the growing s...
Read More about Irrigation Scheduling Using Soil Water Tension Sensors
Having enough water flowing into your poultry house is important to meet both the needs of your birds and those of the evaporative cooling s...
Read More about NPTC Tools of the Trade: Measuring Water Flow Rate
During growing seasons, irrigation can help farmers offset the impact of dry spells on crops. While farmers make large investments to employ...
Read More about ENSO Forecasts to Plan Water Withdrawals for Irrigation
Many options and variables should be considered before going solar in your operation. Proper understanding of the key components is importan...
Read More about Going Solar on the Farm: Basic Components & System Coordination
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...
Read More about Bad Bugs
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...
Read More about NPTC Tools of the Trade: Smoke Tracing to Identify Air Infiltration Leaks
Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this text provides soil and water professionals with calculations needed to determine soil pho...
Read More about Phosphorus Management: Soil Phosphorus Storage Capacity for Alabama Piedmont Soils
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...
Read More about Weaning Methods for Beef Cow-Calf Operations
2018-21 Annual Report
Our goal with the Beginning Farmer program is to help new producers develop knowledge and critical skills...
Read More about Beginning Farmer Program Annual Report
Mitigating tarnished plant bug insecticide resistance requires an insecticide resistance management plan used in conjunction with solid inte...
Read More about Tarnished Plant Bug Resistance in Alabama
Specific steps must be followed when installing soil sensors to ensure accurate data collection and good irrigation decisions. Best practice...
Read More about Installation of Soil Sensors for Irrigation Scheduling