The camellia has long been a pampered and cherished plant, considered more delicate and difficult to grow than it really is. Gardene...
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Learn the basic chilling requirements of fruit types selected for planting. Check regional maps for Alabama’s fall and winter temp...
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Beef cattle production potential is influenced in part by environmental conditions. Cattle producers should be aware of management r...
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Small-scale specialty vegetable production offers great potential for farmers seeking hardy crops that have growing consumer demand. Tradit...
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Weather alerts are provided by local, state, and national authorities and the media when threatening climate conditions arise. Meteorologist...
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The Southeast offers economic and ecological advantages to developing a profitable sheep flock that include a temperate climate free...
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Getting Started With Season Extension Techniques
Spurred by enthusiasm for fresh, local agricultural products, farmers are increasing the a...
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Why You Want These Bugs In Your Garden
Most insects found in your garden don’t harm plants. In fact, 97 percent of the insects you see fa...
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El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has a strong influence on seasonal climate variability in the Southeast. Learn about the changes in prec...
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The production of soft red winter wheat is mainly concentrated in the northern Alabama (the Northern Valley and the northeastern region of t...
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Important considerations for wheat producers to achieve the highest yield are the choice of varieties and planting dates. Learn the results ...
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