Poultry Euthanasia: Electrical Euthanasia Device

September 18, 2020
in Farming, Poultry

Learn essential guidelines and safety measures for the use and setup of an electrical euthanasia device for chickens and turkeys. ...
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Slime Molds on Home Lawns

August 10, 2020
in Lawn & Garden, Lawns

Slime molds rarely damage lawns, but their appearance is unsightly to homeowners. Learn the symptoms, cause, and control. ...
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Soil Temperature Conditions for Vegetable Seed Germination

August 10, 2020
in Lawn & Garden, Vegetables

When warm weather arrives we’re eager to begin cultivating this season’s crops. However, it is soil temperature rather than air ...
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Assessment of COVID-19 Impacts on Alabama Agriculture

July 13, 2020
in Crop Production, Farm Management, Farming

The value of agriculture in Alabama is a significant component of the economy. In 2018, the USDA reported farm gate commodity sales totaled ...
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Managing Pine Bark Beetles in Urban Forests

July 8, 2020
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

An overview of the identification of pine bark beetles, causes for infestation in the urban landscape, and recommended integrated pe...
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Controlling Powdery Mildew on Ornamentals

June 30, 2020
in Landscaping, Lawn & Garden

Powdery mildew can detract from the beauty of ornamental flowers, woody shrubs, and trees. Learn the symptoms and control methods fo...
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Septoria Brown Spot on Soybeans

June 24, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

Septoria brown spot is one of the more common foliar diseases observed in soybean fields in Alabama, typically appearing as dark-brown spots...
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Home Lawn Maintenance

June 24, 2020
in Lawn & Garden, Lawns

A properly maintained lawn not only provides aesthetic value and curb appeal to your home, but it also provides many benefits to the...
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Managing Fire Ants with Baits

June 22, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden

Fire ants can be a major problem in the Southeast and even in other parts of the country. Any outside area including home lawns, gardens, pa...
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Pest Alert: Spider Mites in Alabama Cotton

June 17, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, is an occasional economic pest of Alabama cotton. Adult two-spotted spider mites are 0.3 t...
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Organic Vegetable Insecticides

June 10, 2020
in Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Organic insecticides are critical tools for insect pest management, especially in the hot and humid South where insect pests never seem to r...
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Ecological Restoration as Part of Forest Management

June 5, 2020
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

For many landowners of forested areas, restoring and maintaining ecological function is an important objective. This requires a dedi...
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