Fertilizer has always been necessary for growing crops. Through ingenuity, there are always new methods for improving fertilizer usage, too. That’s some of what farmers learned recently during the 4R Field Day at E.V. Smith Research Center in Shorter, Alabama.
When you want to find an Alabama-made item for your home or a gift — no matter if it’s artwork, food, jewelry, books or clothing — your search can easily end at Alabama Goods. With numerous locations in Jefferson County and another store in Huntsville, this unique shop is a hit for anyone who wants to support local makers and artists.
This Rural Roundup covers the latest agricultural news for Alabama, including an update on farmers’ first cuttting of hay as well as wheat harvest and newly released data showing the state’s Top 5 counties for cotton, peanuts and beef cattle. Plus, hear from Alabama’s Teacher of the Year, who gets to enjoy traveling the state in a new Chevrolet Traverse during her year with the title. The cost of a year’s use of the car and insurance are covered by Alfa Insurance and the Alabama Farmers Federation, respectively.
Plus, enjoy a new Discover Extension segment that’s all about a high-tech approach to keeping commercial poultry flocks thriving.
They’re already sweet, so that makes sweet potatoes the perfect addition to a cookie batter! These soft, chewy cookies are super simple to make. Stacey Little of Southern Bite shows you how. And thanks to Sweet Grown Alabama for sponsoring this segment that features Alabama’s official state vegetable!
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