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.
When you think of fall, you might think of Sunday-night football, Friday-night lights, or evening bonfires. Whatever it is, one thing is cer...
Read More about Game Day or Every Day: Reading Nutrition Facts Labels with Confidence
The forest products industry is one of the most important sectors of the Alabama economy, with a total impact of $1.028 billion annually. It...
Read More about Forest Products Industry in Alabama: Conditions, Challenges & Opportunities
Do you love plants? Do you love to volunteer your time? Then you are a great candidate for to become an Alabama Extension Master Gardener vo...
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Peach growers in Alabama are looking for competitive new cultivars to address various production challenges and improve production sustainab...
Read More about Bacterial-Spot-Tolerant Peach Cultivars Released Part 1: ‘CaroRes Wonder’
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A forage grass developed by Auburn University is helping cattle producers extend grazing seasons, reduce input c...
Read More about AU Sand Mountain Bahiagrass from Auburn University
Alabama is home to four native palm species. Only one—the cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto)—grows tall enough to be widely recognized. The o...
Read More about Saw Palmetto: Alabama’s Ancient, Overlooked Palm
Corn leafhopper (Dalbulus maidis) is becoming an important pest to watch in Alabama. Alabama Extension first detected the insect in October ...
Read More about Corn Leafhopper in Alabama: What Growers Should Know Now
Pasture mealybug (PMB) (Heliococcus summervillei) is a small, invasive, sap-sucking insect that causes serious damage to pastures and hayfie...
Read More about Pasture Mealybug: What Cattle Producers Need to Look For and What to Do Next
Handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and others from germs and illness. It takes only a little tim...
Read More about Handwashing: A Simple Step for Staying Healthy
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In late September and early October, hummingbirds are expected to migrate through Alabama. Allyson Shabel, an Al...
Read More about Hummingbird Migration: Tiny Birds Making a Big Journey
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