Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are microscopic organisms frequently found in aquaculture ponds in the southeastern United St...
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Low-cost salt mixtures can serve as an alternative to commercial sea salts during the low-salinity acclimation process of Pacific white shri...
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Summertime can be brutal when it comes to protecting landscapes in the South. Sustaining summer lawns and gardens starts with careful planni...
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Irrigation is an important part to successfully growing fruits, vegetables, and turfgrass. When irrigating, the entire root zone of the plan...
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Field evaluation of water application uniformity is essential for farming operations using center pivot and linear irrigation systems.
Ir...
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Learn the necessary steps to properly test a motor capacitor on the farm.
Before testing can begin, you need to gather the ne...
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Electrical motors are an integral part of a poultry farm operation. They drive ventilation fans, heater blowers, stir fans, feed bin and fee...
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Center pivot irrigation (CPI) is steadily becoming the most popular irrigation technology throughout Alabama and the Southeast. A CPI syst...
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The shorelines of lakes, ponds, and rivers are valuable to people and wildlife. However, the qualities that make them attractive to wildlife...
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Billbugs are a group of long-snouted beetles in the weevil family (Curculionidae) that can cause extensive turf damage. The hu...
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Waterborne illness because of drinking untreated water can be a product of both municipal and private water systems. While awareness of drin...
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A well is not guaranteed to have consistent water quality over time. For those that rely on groundwater for drinking, protecting the well an...
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