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Cow-Calf Producer Conference is Next Week in Auburn

Cow-calf producers across Alabama will have the chance to gain valuable insight on how to rebuild their herds successfully during the Auburn University Department of Animal Sciences’ 2017 Beef Cattle Conference. It will be held Saturday, August 12th, from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., at the Ham Wilson Livestock Arena in Auburn. The theme of this year’s event is “Back to …

Biostimulant Improves Citrus Resilience to Freeze Stress
A new study demonstrates that proline biostimulation can significantly enhance freezing stress tolerance in citrus by stabilizing photosynthesis, strengthening antioxidant defenses and improving carbohydrate metabolism. The findings offer promising strategies for protecting citrus crops from damaging low-temperature events. Proline biostimulation is the application of the amino acid proline to plants to help them resist harsh […]
Hedging Under Study for Cold-Hardy Citrus
One of satsuma mandarin’s drawbacks is its alternate bearing tendency. It will produce a heavy crop load one year and a low one the next year. Mary Sutton, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor and citrus Extension specialist, said tree hedging may provide a solution. She discussed the management technique at the Southeast Georgia Citrus […]