Farming Basics is a gateway of information for small and beginningfarmers.

***ULTIMATE FERTILIZER CALCULATOR***Have you ever purchased a bag of fertilizer and felt confused onthe recommended rate? If you answered yes then Fertilize is youranswer. Fertilize is a research-based fertilizer calculator fromboth organic and synthetic sources. Simply select one of ourfertilizer types and the rate you want to apply. Fertilize thengoes to work telling you exactly how much to use.***ORGANIC SOURCE****If you prefer to use organic fertilizers, then we are here tohelp. Our recommendations are based on the industry standard, 1pound of Nitrogen per 1000/sq. ft. Fertilizers include blood meal,poultry litter, bone meal.***SYNTHETIC SOURCE***Based on the recommended practice of 1 pound of Nitrogen per1000/sq. ft., synthetic sourced fertilizers are selected from thepopular rates available to the homeowner. Popular fertilizersinclude 24-0-4, 28-0-10, 30-0-3, 35-0-5.***SOIL TEST****If you have recently preformed a soil test then Fertilize ishere to help with that as well. Following our simple instructions,users can use their soil test results to easy calculate andunderstand the rate to apply.***WE ARE HERE TO HELP***Fertilize is designed by Extension Specialists and built basedon user experiences. If you get confused, simply contact us fromthe menu panel and we can guide you through the process. When yourlawn needs nutrition, Fertilize is ready to help feed it.

This app is a helpful tool for poultry farmers in the poultryindustry.

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The Alabama Crops app is your one stop shopfor timely information reported by the ACES Agronomic Crops Teamabout Alabama crop production. Within AL Crops, one can findcurrent crop production news, in-season alerts, contact informationfor team members, and the ability to send a photo and note directlyto your agronomy specialist. Scheduled activities such as cropmeetings and field days are listed in the calendar. Facebook,Twitter and YouTube feeds can be easily viewed.The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) operates as theprimary outreach organization for the land-grant functions ofAlabama A&M University and Auburn University.

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Smart Yards is designed to be theultimatepocket guide for all your yard work. The app will help youfaceyard work troubles with ease and turn your average yard intoasmart yard.Lawns- The lawns section offers detailed information andhelpfultips from an agricultural Extension specialist. Currentgrassesinclude: Bermuda, Centipede, Zoysia, St. Augustine andFescue. Eachgrass includes photos along with general information,mowing andmaintenance, fertilization, weeds, and insects.Pruning- For many homeowners, pruning can be difficult.Thepruning section provides you with all the information you needtoprune in confidence. The section is broken into two parts:Treesand Shrubs.- Trees: gives detailed information of tree pruning alongwithdiagrams to help you make the right cuts.- Shrubs: provides detailed information on the different typesofpruning associated with shrubs, including the May Ruleandthinning.Water- With help from an environmental water quality expert,thissection gives you all the knowledge you need to start doingyourpart in saving the planet. The section has three main parts:RainGardens, Rain Barrels, and Water Quality.- Rain Garden: supplies photos and general information ofthegarden along with detailed information on how to plan, prepare,andinstall your own rain garden.- Rain Barrel: describes what a rain barrel is and how toinstallone. Start saving water by following the steps in thissection.- Water Quality: includes topics every homeowner shouldknow.This section will help you understand and address such topicsasnon-point source pollutants and impervious surfaces.

Timely crop info and tools for producers from Alabama Extension.