Watch for Early Season Insect Pests on Peas and Beans

May 29, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming, Insect control in commercial vegetables, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Growers should be watching for early season insect pests on their peas and beans. Early in the growing season, leguminous vegetables are in ...
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Phosphorus Basics: Understanding Pathways of Soil Phosphorus Loss

May 29, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming, Fish & Water, Other Resources, Water Resources

Educating ourselves about how phosphorus enters water bodies is important for agroecosystem management. Learn about phosphorus loss ...
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Common Squash Insect Pests and Management

May 29, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Squash and many other cucurbits are a favorite for vegetable farmers that bring a good price at direct markets. However, many insect pests f...
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Horticulture & Home Grounds 2019 Team Impacts

May 20, 2020
in Lawn & Garden, Lawn & Garden, Urban Extension

Extension has answers to your home garden and landscape questions. Extension teaches home gardeners and trains industry profession...
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Proper Submission of Fish for Laboratory Analysis

April 28, 2020
in Fish & Water, Fisheries

Fish samples received by diagnostic laboratories for evaluation often are of poor quality, making accurate assessment impossible...
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Using the Thrips Infestation Predictor for Cotton

April 28, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

When managing thrips in cotton, prevention is one of the first lines of defense in an integrated pest management program. Prevention is an e...
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Beef Cattle Management in Uncertain Times

April 15, 2020
in Beef, Farming, Livestock, Management

There may be times where cattle producers are challenged with less-than-ideal circumstances. Whether it is uncertain markets, bouts of sever...
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Evergreen Azaleas for Alabama

April 10, 2020
in Landscaping, Lawn & Garden

Many varieties of evergreen azaleas thrive in Alabama’s soils. Learn the best variety for your landscape along with tips on how to...
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Making LIFE Work - Reducing Expenses

April 7, 2020
in Finance & Career, Home & Family

Frugality 101 If you and your family are dealing with reduced income, your first steps should involve carefully assessing how you spe...
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Attracting Wildlife to Your Backyard

April 2, 2020
in Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

Your backyard can become a miniature wildlife refuge, attracting many different kinds of wild animals. Songbirds, rabbits, ...
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Reducing the Risk of Hay Fire

March 22, 2020
in Forages

Hay barn fires occur every year and are quite common. A fire can cost a farmer thousands of dollars in damages to buildings, hay, and equipm...
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Seedling Diseases of Soybean

March 16, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

Soybean seedling diseases are one of the most important causes of reduced stand establishment and can result in economic losses. Soybeans in...
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