Foodborne illnesses affect nearly 48 million people on a yearly basis. Food safety is a primary concern not only for consumers but for growe...
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Even when cooler weather arrives and most leaves of deciduous species have fallen, it is still a good time to control certain invasive weeds...
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Planning for Irrigation Expansion in Alabama Using the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program (PL-83-566)
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Growers should consider and investigate many factors in the broiler industry before purchasing a commercial poultry farm—type of farm, rev...
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The day-to-day work on a commercial poultry farm varies depending on the type of farm: pullet, breeder, or broiler. Growers should understan...
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The common garden millipede (Oxidus gracilis), also known as the greenhouse millipede or flat-backed millipede, has become most troublesome ...
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Well Water Background
Thousands of Alabama residents rely on private water systems for their drinking water source. The 2015 Water Use Repo...
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Weed management expenses can be one-third of an organic vegetable grower’s production cost. Knowing the common weeds to look for and how t...
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Raising chickens can be an enjoyable way to produce eggs and meat for you and your family. Preparation is essential before the arrival of da...
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Controlling the greenhouse environment can be challenging because greenhouses have a great capacity to gain heat during the day and lose hea...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Farmers are some of the most tech-savvy people in the world. Often, they are early adopters of emerging technolo...
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