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.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Pollinators play a vital role in the environment by helping crops, fruits, vegetables and flowers flourish. Thro...
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Balloon releases have long been a popular way to mark special occasions such as weddings, graduations, and memorials. While it may seem harm...
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During Alabama’s coldest months, from December through March, most plant species go dormant. However, there are two non-native species tha...
Read More about Henbit and Purple Deadnettle Identification and Control
Hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) is an invasive weed found throughout much of the world. Although it is used as a medicinal plant in so...
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It’s that time of year again – children running wild with no school in session, mothers socializing by the pool, families vacationing, a...
Read More about Keeping Health Simple in the Summertime Rush
Driving Innovation Ahead was the theme of the 2026 National Urban Extension Conference (NUEC), held in Detroit, Michigan, on May 11-14. NUEC...
Read More about Alabama Extension Showcases Goat and Sheep Summit at NUEC 2026
People hear the words germs, bacteria, and viruses like the norovirus all the time, but what do they mean? In the scientific world, these mi...
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In 2026, the oldest baby boomers are turning 80 years old. Baby boomers are individuals born between 1946 and 1964. According to the United ...
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Serviceberry—also known as shadbush, saskatoon, or juneberry—is a widespread genus (Amelanchier spp.) of fruiting trees with four specie...
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Conflicts between humans and snakes have existed for many millennia. Through both fear and fascination, snakes seem to capture the public’...
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