As Hurricane Helene approaches the United States, specialty-crop growers in the Southeast need to prepare for the impact of strong winds and...
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are emerging organic contaminants known as “forever chemicals” due to their widespread applic...
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SerPIE: Synergistic Efforts to Reduce Pharmaceutical Impacts on the Environment
What is SerPIE?
SerPIE is the acronym for Synergistic ...
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When designing a fruitful landscape with minimal effort or incorporating a fruit tree into a landscape for a first-time gardener, selecting ...
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The prevalence of voluntary carbon markets has increased in the past several years. Carbon markets pay farmers for adopting practices, s...
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Most fruit trees live and produce for 10 to 40 years. Berry and grape plants usually produce from 1 to 20 years. An orchard, therefore, requ...
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Timber harvesting serves as a fundamental aspect of forest management. This process includes logging, extracting, and transporting products....
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Dogwoods are a beautiful signal of an Alabama spring. However, in recent years, Alabama Cooperative Extension pr...
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It can be disheartening to see a prized and beloved landscape tree or shrub be damaged, fall, decline in health, or die. Over the last few y...
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Adding agricultural lime to ponds with low alkalinity (less than 20 mg/l) can greatly increase productivity. Lime affects the system in seve...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Growing food for family and friends doesn’t require a half-acre commitment. Raised bed gardens offer an altern...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's urban forestry, wildlife, and natural resources management team and Project Learning Tree (PLT) p...
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