2018-21 Annual Report
Our goal with the Beginning Farmer program is to help new producers develop knowledge and critical skills...
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Weed control is one of the most important management areas of container nursery production. Weeds can significantly reduce the growth and ma...
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Biological control agents (BCAs) are insects and pathogens, or microbes, that control crop pests. Specific BCAs for commercial vegetable pro...
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Mitigating tarnished plant bug insecticide resistance requires an insecticide resistance management plan used in conjunction with solid inte...
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Specific steps must be followed when installing soil sensors to ensure accurate data collection and good irrigation decisions. Best practice...
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To be successful, dairy producers must master all aspects of dairy management. Managing the dry cow is not difficult but is often ne...
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The Agronomic Crops Program delivers research-based integrated information to improve producer management decisions while increasing profita...
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Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are microscopic organisms frequently found in aquaculture ponds in the southeastern United St...
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Jelly, jam, preserves, conserves, marmalade, butters—any of these fruit products can add zest to meals. Most of them also provide a good w...
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Low-cost salt mixtures can serve as an alternative to commercial sea salts during the low-salinity acclimation process of Pacific white shri...
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The Livestock Skillathon is open to enrolled members of Alabama 4-H. Each Alabama county may enter a team in each of the following age divis...
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Termites invade more than just wood; they also eat plants. Learn sustainable, practical methods to safely and effectively manage termites in...
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