Organic vegetable production systems in the Deep South may not be pesticide-free, especially under high pest-pressure conditions. Pr...
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Black Bear – Alabama’s Official State Mammal
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Black bears can be...
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There are approximately 90 species of oak tress found in North America, and Alabama is home to at least 40 of those. The diversity of oa...
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Understanding how to properly measure forage mass to adjust stocking rate can help optimize pasture yield, quality and longevity, an...
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A common sight in peach orchards this spring is Phomopsis twig blight. Wet springs favor the development of this fungal disease. Dead tw...
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The negative effects of COVID-19 have been felt in every industry in every corner of the country. The links between seemingly discon...
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Some naturally occurring algae in catfish ponds, if not controlled, can cause problems with fillet flavor. Diuron is one method to r...
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Two common plant diseases may be appearing in peach trees right now, causing twig dieback. Determining which disease is present can often be...
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At the end of each calendar year, more than 1 million additional tons of garbage is introduced into solid waste streams. The popularity of n...
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Various scouting methods are used to identify and estimate counts of insect pests in and on plants and soil as part of an integrated...
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Monitoring and identifying pests are critical steps in a successful integrated pest management (IPM) program. Z-traps and Smart Trap...
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Adoption of organic practices in Alabama has grown in recent years. This growth has been paralleled by an increase in marketing oppo...
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