Extremely hot, dry conditions persisted in the southeastern United States during the last few months of 2023. The U.S. Drought Monitor relea...
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Best practices in livestock and forage production is the subject of ongoing programs conducted by Alabama Extension animal science and forag...
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Biochar, also referred to as carbon material, is produced from the thermochemical conversion process (heating or burning) of feedstocks or w...
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Average cropland and pastureland cash rental rates can be helpful to both agricultural producers and landowners in planning leasing arrangem...
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Home horticulture activities benefit human health, community economics, environmental stewardship, and local food. Alabama Extension Master ...
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Before purchasing or building a commercial contract poultry farm, growers need to understand key aspects of the industry to make essential b...
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Alabama Extension economists and specialists use different cattle enterprise budgets to aid producers, educators, financial institutions, an...
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Profitable cow-calf producers consistently seek ways to maximize income and minimize production costs. This requires producers to carefully ...
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How would you define a farm?
Is the farm the primary way you will earn money?
Will it be a secondary source of income?
Will it ...
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In most cattle operations, the greatest expense is attributed to feeding costs. Several alternative feedstuffs can reduce overall feed costs...
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The Agronomic Crops Team delivers research-based integrated information to improve crop management decisions while increasing profitability....
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Learn the pros and cons of calving during certain seasons of the year.
Determining the best time of year to calve first requires an opera...
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