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Fire Ants Cause Issues for Farmers

Dan May 10, 2019 Alabama, Industry News Release, Research

Fire ants are a great issue for farmers on many levels. Not only do they cost famers time and money but they can cause damage to equipment. Whether it is in pastures or hay fields, farmers must determine the best option to treat fire ants. Should I Treat My Fields? Dr. Fudd Graham, an Alabama Extension entomologist, said the first step …

Address Finances and Mental Health To Ease Stress
Research shows that what weighs most heavily on farmers’ minds — and their health — is money. Farmers face suicide rates 3.5 times higher than the national average, and economic pressure is one of the leading contributors. A 2025 study by UGA researcher Anna Scheyett and colleagues surveyed 310 farmers to identify which financial topics […]
Safeguarding Citrus Biodiversity
A new greenhouse in Corsica, known as ARCHE, is part of an effort to safeguard one of the world’s largest citrus collections in the face of increasing disease and climate threats. The Citrus Biological Resource Centre (Citrus BRC) inaugurated the 1,100-square meter insect-proof facility on Dec. 5. The facility will soon house hundreds of citrus […]

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