For environmentally friendly practices for your yard and how to become certified as an Alabama Watershed Steward, see the Alabama Waters...
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1 Giacalone et al. 2011. Rainwater Harvesting for Homeowners. Clemson Public Service, Carolina Clear. www.clemson.edu/extension/carolinaclea...
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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...
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During growing seasons, irrigation can help farmers offset the impact of dry spells on crops. While farmers make large investments to employ...
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Many options and variables should be considered before going solar in your operation. Proper understanding of the key components is importan...
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Handling facilities are essential for many routine cattle management practices. Careful planning is an important first step in the construct...
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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...
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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...
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The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is one of four North American tortoise species, ranging along the Southeastern Coastal Plain r...
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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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Cotton leafroll dwarf virus (US-CLRDV) (genus Polerovirus, family Luteoviridae) was first identified in the United States in sam...
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