Alabama IPM Communicator
February 7, 2020
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In late December 2019, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a new crop insurance option for hemp growers in select counties of 21 states in 2020. The pilot insurance program will provide Actual Production History (APH) coverage under 508(h) Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) for eligible producers in certain counties. Read more.
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Horticulture Care and Transplanting
March 21, 2020
Horticulture care and transplanting. LouAllen Farms, 1974 County Road 177
Moulton, AL 35650. Read more.
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February 8, 2020
North Alabama Agriplex. Cullman, AL. Read More
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April 22, 2020
Ground prep, crop rotation. Wallace State Community College. Read more.
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February 18, 2020 9:00AM-12:00PM
Jemison Municipal Complex, 14 Padgett Lane, Jemison, AL. Please call the Chilton county Extension office to register (205) 280-6268.
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February 13, 2020
Alabama Extension crop specialists will provide auxin herbicide trainings in 16 locations throughout the state. Read more.
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February 21 - March 27, 2020
Various Locations. Read more.
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January - November 2020
Every month a new live webinar on topics from pest management to hemp updates. Read more.
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January 9 - April 16, 2020
Birmingham, AL. Read More
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training/Testing
January 17 - December 2, 2020
Multiple dates and locations for 2020. Read more.
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April 8-9, 2020
Clanton, AL. More information to come.
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2020 SW Alabama & NW Florida Row Crops Expo
February 13, 2020
John F. Rhodes Civic Center. Bay Minette, AL. Register with bannicj@aces.edu.
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February 10, 2020
Auburn University. Read more.
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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Training and Recertification
February 7- April 14, 2020
Multiple Locations and dates. This certification is needed if you plan to accept the senior nutrition vouchers at local farmers markets.
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February 2020
Seasonal color training events, irrigation and lighting training, ornamental and turf exam review, Alabama turf grass association road show and more. Read more.
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North Alabama Strawberry Meeting
March 10, 2020, 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Morgan County Extension Office. For more information, call Doug Chapman, Regional Extension Agent-Commercial Horticulture at 256-262-2703.
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North Alabama Commercial Tree Fruit Meeting
March 24, 2020, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
306 BBQ, 23101 US Hwy 72 E. Athens, AL. For more information, call Doug Chapman, Regional Extension Agent-Commercial Horticulture at 256-262-2703.
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Show off a green thumb and ensure growing conditions are right by collecting soil for soil samples prior to planting. The Auburn University Soil Testing Laboratory offers this service to help growers make informed decisions about soil nutrients and soil composition on the farm or in the backyard. Read More
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Farming is going digital. A series of educational videos that explore many topic areas related to farming is now available on YouTube. Read More
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Whether is a juicy peach or a sweet apple, there are many fruit trees that make a perfect addition to the back yard. In order for them to grow and produce fruit, growers must properly plant and care for the trees. When done correctly, the tree’s bounty is a wonderful reward at the end of the process. Read More
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Auburn University operates a soil test lab to serve both farmers and homeowners. Both routine analysis, as well as more advanced testing, are available from the Lab. Read More
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Blackberries can be a great crop for the home garden or for a commercial farmer. Many different types of blackberry plants are available, so researching before planting may lead to more success. This article gives a few tips for managing blackberry plants. Read More
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Genetics, profitability, crop management and soil fertility are a few of the topics on tap for discussion at the 2020 Wiregrass Cotton Expo. The annual Cotton Expo will be held Feb. 14 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama. Read More
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For gardeners or farmers that want to try something new, a different type of blackberry called primocane may be a good choice. Although, this plant is good in a small-scale plot, it may be worth the fruit. Read More
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Monthly webinar presentations are available live at 9 A.M. Topics include greenhouse production, insect pest alerts and management, disease diagnosis and more. The calendar for these webinars is shown below. Read More
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The 20th Edition of Vegetable Crop Handbook for the Southeastern United States is now available. The Handbook is compiled by the Southeastern Vegetable Handbook. Read More
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Thank you to all our funding agencies! USDA-BFRD Program, USDA- SARE Program, AL. Dept. of Ag- Specialty Crops Block Grant, USDA-OREI Program, USDA-CPPM
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