News and Public Affairs

Auburn, April 1, 2002---East central Alabama cattle producers who once traveled near and far – mostly far – in search of good sires for their herds now should look no farther than Lee County. (More...)

Choosing the Right Fire-Ant Bait

Auburn, March 27, 2002---Never before have consumers enjoyed such a wide selection of fire-ant products.

Still, for millions of them, the question remains: "Which one works best for me?" (More...)

Alabama State Steer Show Goes High Tech

Auburn, March 27, 2002---The average American most often thinks of ultrasound technology as a way to determine a baby's sex in utero. But ultrasound technology has been a part of the cattle industry for a number of years. (More...)

Peanut Producers Face a Whirlwind of Changes in New Farm Bill

Auburn, March 19, 2002---Southern peanut farmers have weathered their share of late-summer and early autumn storms, but nothing has prepared them for the whirlwind of changes portended in the new Farm Bill. (More...)

Pesticide Safety Begins at Home

Auburn, March 19, 2002---Every year, poison control centers field more than a million phone calls from near-hysterical adults whose children have been accidentally exposed to poisonous substances – most often poisons stored around the home. (More...)

Securing the Facility and Workplace Violence

Auburn, March 15---Workplace violence cuts across all segments of society and has become a critical issue for business and industry today. Violent behavior is not always predictable or preventable, but random assaults or assaults by individuals not associated in any way with the workers or the company are especially hard to foresee. (More...)

Alabama State Steer Show

Auburn, March 14, 2002---Matt Blackburn of Chambers County and Diane Weatherly of Henry County presented the grand champion and reserve champion steers respectively at the 2002 Alabama State Steer Show, held in Montgomery, Monday, March 11 during the Southeastern Livestock Expo. (More...)

No Sign of Beetle in Alabama – Yet

Auburn, March 8, 2002---It’s chewing its way through maple and elm trees in New York and other parts of the country, but fortunately, it hasn’t reached Alabama – yet, at least. (More...)

Urban Forestry Grants Available

Auburn, March 8, 2002---Every year at about this time, Neil Letson embarks on a mission to encourage Alabama municipal, civic and educational leaders to qualify for federal grant money aimed at improving urban forestry resources. (More...)

Urban-Rural Interface Conference

Normal, AL – March 8, 2002 – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs unit will sponsor its Urban-Rural Interface Conference Thurs., April 18. The annual conference will be held at the Dawson Building on the Alabama A&M University campus from 8:30 am to 3 pm. This year’s theme is "Educating Communities to Respond to Urban-Rural Interface Issues." (More...)

Provisions Addressed in a Will

Auburn, March 8, 2002---Property is not the only provision addressed in a will. Taxes, debts, personal household effects and cash bequests are also an important part of any will. (More...)

Recall of Murray Riding Lawn Mowers

Washington, DC--March 8, 2002---Murray Inc., of Brentwood, Tenn., is recalling more than 89,000 rear-engine riding lawn mowers and about 6,200 mid-engine riding mowers. The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers. (More...)

March is National Nutrition Month

Auburn, March 8, 2002---March is National Nutrition Month, and the 2002 theme is "Start Today for a Healthy Tomorrow."

The month is set aside annually by the American Dietetic Association to encourage all Americans to take the first step toward making healthful food and physical activity choices, says Dr. Evelyn Crayton, a registered dietitian and a foods and nutrition specialist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. (More...)