Bullock County contains a wide variety of soil types, providing a challenge to homeowners selecting landscape plants. Soil types in Bullock ...
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Cowpeas or southern peas (Vigna unguiculata) are a popular vegetable crop in the southern United States due to their high heat tolerance and...
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High tunnels are unheated, plastic-covered, structures, usually with passive ventilation through roll-up or roll-down side walls. Height var...
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Setting up equipment for operation in high-residue systems in critical to ensure the establishment of optimum plant stands.
Set row clean...
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Termination timing is something all producers deal with each spring. All production decisions impact the profitability of farming operations...
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Cover crops provide a natural soil pest and disease suppression. It can also serve as a mulch to cover and assist in weed suppression.
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Why Practice Soil Conservation?
Soil conservation is an important part of conservation cropping systems. There are many benefits for produc...
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Love grilling? Try our Half Veggie Burger recipe! Combine lean ground turkey or beef with canned pinto beans for tasty backyard burgers that...
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For kids, getting the right nutrients is important for healthy growth. Helping your child eat a variety of foods from all food groups is the...
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Do you ever wonder how much you are eating? According to MyPlate, adult females should aim to eat 2 and 1/2 to 3 cups of vegetables each day...
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Get moving! Physical activity is as important as eating the right foods. Daily exercise can improve blood pressure and cholesterol, help yo...
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In this four-part series, you will learn the importance of prescribed fire for forest and wildlife management. Specific elements covered...
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