Reflex (fomesafen) is a widely used soil herbicide (PPO-inhibitor) in cotton and soybean with excellent pigweed control efficacy. Despite th...
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As farmers plan for the next year's crops, university researchers are working ahead to determine the best varieties for farmers across the s...
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Alabama has several major soil areas. Most of the soils within each area were formed from materials with similar characteristics. Detailed s...
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Farmers need tools to help ensure that their growing seasons are profitable. "Climate and Crops", an iBook from the Alabama Cooperative Ext...
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This aggressive fungus is known to be resistant to certain fungicides in some soybean varieties. The following guidelines provide fa...
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Feed costs can make up 70 percent or more of the operating costs of swine production. To make the most of feed dollars, feed must su...
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Honey bees and plants have a special relationship. Each benefits the other. Flowering plants provide food for honey bees; in turn, b...
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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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Feed or water containing high levels of nitrate nitrogen can lead to nitrate poisoning in cattle. Learn about factors influencing ni...
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Agriculture experts currently use five methods to change or modify plants. Some of these changes are considered bioengineering. Bioengineere...
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Row crop producers often have issues with snail and slug issues. Snails (with a hard shell) and slugs (without a shell) can cause direct cro...
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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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