The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the primary outreach organization for the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. We take these universities to the people. As educators, we are partners in every county, bringing practical ways to better homes, farms, people, and communities. Our research extends knowledge and improves lives.
On March 31, the US Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS) released its Prospective Plantings report...
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Some commercial poultry growers use mortality freezers and a rendering company's pickup service to handle and dispose of their on-farm morta...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Hurricanes, tornadoes and hail can all cause damage and major life disruptions. To help Alabamians better prepar...
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Alabama Extension invites everyone ages 9 to 18 to test their fishing skills through 4-H BIGGEST Catch, a virtual fishing contest! To partic...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A beautiful, juicy strawberry comes from more than just luck — it’s the product of thoughtful breeding and a...
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An important step for college students preparing to enter the job market is to pursue an internship that allows them to apply classroom know...
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Alabama Extension food safety and quality specialists help families, producers, processors, and food service workers stay safe from foodborn...
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Salmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness in the United States, often linked to poultry products because the bacteria can...
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Parrot feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is an invasive aquatic weed native to the Amazon River basin. Introduced into the United States as a...
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Pine bark beetles are small insects that can cause serious damage to pine trees in Alabama. While they are tiny, their impact can be large, ...
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