Take-All Root Rot on St. Augustinegrass

November 3, 2020
in Lawn & Garden, Lawns

Take-all root is a destructive disease of St. Augustinegrass. Disease outbreaks, occur in Alabama wherever well-managed St. Augustin...
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Saving Money: Starting Small Can Lead to Big Savings

November 3, 2020
in Finance & Career, Home & Family

Finding money to set aside for savings is easier than you may think. If you are looking for money to save, just look at your habits. Study h...
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The 1/128 Calibration Method for Backpack Sprayers

November 2, 2020
in Forestry & Wildlife, Invasive Species

Herbicide use requires precision application. Learn how to calibrate and operate a backpack sprayer to avoid incorrect applica...
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Borer Pests of Woody Ornamental Plants

November 2, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

Landscapers and nursery producers consider wood-boring insects (borers) to be among the most difficult to control. Many of the most ...
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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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Careers in Agriculture

October 28, 2020
in Finance & Career, Home & Family

The most obvious careers in agriculture are directly related to the farm or ranch. But did you know that only 10 percent of American...
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Auditing Overhead Irrigation Systems in Container Nurseries: Leaching Fraction

October 28, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

This third in a three-part series on auditing overhead irrigation examines why the leaching factor in container production should be...
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Auditing Overhead Irrigation Systems in Container Nurseries: Distribution Uniformity

October 27, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

Many nursery growers assume that their irrigation system applies water uniformly over plants; however, many systems are inefficientl...
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Using Poultry Litter in Pastures and Hayfields

October 27, 2020
in Farming, Forages, Livestock, Poultry

In this video, Rishi Prasad, an Alabama Extension animal waste management specialist, discusses using poultry litter in pastures and hayfiel...
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Auditing Overhead Irrigation Systems in Container Nurseries: Irrigation Rate

October 26, 2020
in Crop Production, Farming

In this first of a three-part series, learn how a well-designed and maintained irrigation system can conserve water, reduce pest pre...
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Butterfly Gardens

October 26, 2020
in Landscaping, Lawn & Garden

For success in your butterfly garden, learn about butterflies—identify the adults and caterpillars, their food preferences, and wh...
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Controlling Eastern Gray Squirrel Damage

October 22, 2020
in Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

Know how to identify specific problems associated with gray squirrels and learn the recommended management strategies for homeowners...
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