Welcome to a new oyster gardening season. New volunteers, we are happy to have you join us; seasoned volunteers, it is great to have you...
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As a forest worker in the Southeast, you are likely to encounter a variety of wildlife while on the job. The ability to identify snakes wh...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is a non-profit organization. You can support Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M ...
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Nitrogen (N) losses from crop production systems have both economic and environmental implications. Each year growers spend a signif...
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Water pollutants are substances or conditions that change the natural state of an aquatic ecosystem, leading to degradation. Alabama utilize...
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In recreational fishing ponds that are fertilized, water clarity is the most important indicator to tell you when it is time to fertilize ag...
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Earthen dams of ponds require routine maintenance to preserve good safe function. In this video, Aaron Fewell, a graduate student in the Aub...
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Pond plants can have both positive and negative effects on recreational fishing ponds. When deciding if a plant needs to be controlled and h...
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Fish are attracted to many different types of structure in ponds including rock piles, tree tops, and construction debris. In this video, Ru...
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In this video, Daniel Creel, a graduate student in the Auburn University School of Fisheries, describes how to use LaMotte test kits to meas...
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Rain barrels and cisterns are ancient technologies that are making a comeback as water shortages prompt homeowners to save and use r...
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As with any system it is important to avoid runoff when irrigating or watering. Proper irrigation installation and design will ens...
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