Forage Quality in Sheep and Goat Production

October 29, 2020
in Animals, Urban Agriculture, Urban Extension

In farm operations, nutrition may account for as much as 70 percent of total farm input. Sheep and goats need higher quality forage to achie...
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Gray Squirrel Management

October 20, 2020
in Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

Gray squirrels are an ecologically important species in Alabama. Their food caching is an important part of seed dispersal and propa...
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Controlling Rats and Mice Around Your Home

October 20, 2020
in Forestry & Wildlife, Home, Home & Family, Wildlife

Rats and mice may cause harm to humans by transmitting diseases, destroying property, and biting. Understanding the three species of...
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Weather Disasters & COVID-19

October 19, 2020
in Home & Family, The Home, Urban Extension

Emergency and disaster preparedness is nothing new to Alabamians. However, COVID-19 is new to everyone. Navigating through disasters will be...
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Prescribed Fire: Wildlife

October 13, 2020
in Fire, Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

This is the fourth in a four-part series on the use of prescribed fire in forested settings. Learn how prescribed fire benefits sele...
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Home Lawns: Centipedegrass

October 9, 2020
in Lawn & Garden, Lawns

Centipedegrass is a slow-growing perennial turgrass that is ideal for homeowners wanting a lawn that requires limited care and maint...
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Alfalfa Establishment and Management

September 30, 2020
in Farming, Forages, Livestock

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is popularly known as the Queen of Forages because of its high forage nutritive value characteristics. ...
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Spring Plants Blooming in Fall

September 30, 2020
in Landscaping, Lawn & Garden

There are many plant species that normally bloom in the spring and do not bloom in the fall. So, it can be alarming when these plants start ...
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Stressful Conditions Influencing Peach Tree Health and Crop Yield

September 29, 2020
in Crop Production

The arrival of fall brings cooler temperatures and reduced sunlight. These conditions drive deciduous trees to their long winter slumber...
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Bahiagrass in Alabama

September 22, 2020
in Farming, Forages, Livestock

This perennial warm-season grass is well-adapted to low soil fertility and input systems that can be used in Alabama. Achieving stan...
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Application of Cotton Defoliation Aids in Alabama

September 21, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

The use of defoliation products can improve the harvest efficiency, yield, and fiber quality of cotton. Learn the applications that ...
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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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