When corn is harvested for grain, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other nutrients are depleted from the soil. Understanding the extent ...
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The cattle-feeding industry has been built largely on the use of by-products. Most beef producers take into account the public...
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Learn benefits of various nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) indices in dryland corn production. Know how to calculate and compare indices for cr...
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Growers should consider and investigate many factors in the broiler industry before building a commercial poultry farm—type of farm, reven...
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Growers should consider and investigate many factors in the broiler industry before purchasing a commercial poultry farm—type of farm, rev...
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The day-to-day work on a commercial poultry farm varies depending on the type of farm: pullet, breeder, or broiler. Growers should understan...
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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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Organic soil amendments can be a beneficial and cost-effective alternative to fertilizers. But you need to know the right ones to ap...
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The right balance of phosphorus is vital to plant health. Learn deficiency symptoms, tissue sufficiency ranges, and common phosphor...
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*This is an excerpt from The Alabama Vegetable Gardener, ANR-0479.
Organic nutrient sources have two distinct advantages: (1) T...
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Minerals needed in amounts greater than 100 parts per million (ppm) are considered macrominerals. Those required in amounts less tha...
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Mortality disposal management is a significant consideration for contract poultry producers. As part of the typical broiler, breeder, pullet...
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