News and Public Affairs

Auburn, November 26, 2002 --- Two years ago, farmer Tom Ingram and scientist H. Allen Torbert were trying to plant cotton on Ingram’s Lee County farm when the rye residue from the previous cover crop choked and clogged the planting machines until both men gave up in discouragement. (More...)

Former 4-H'er Joins Fight Against Bioterrorism

Auburn, Nov. 26, 2002 --- In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks last September, most Americans reeled in the wake of the resulting confusion and chaos. When several people died of anthrax inhalation in the following weeks, hysteria reached a new high. All over America, people scrambled desperately to design plans, systems and ways to respond if biological warfare broke out. (More...)

Properly Thaw Your Holiday Turkey

Auburn, Nov. 25, 2002---After spending time and money buying the perfect turkey for your holiday meal, make sure you take care of it before and after cooking. (More..)

Treat Yourself to Fried Turkey This Thanksgiving

Auburn, Nov. 25, 2002---More and more Alabamians are frying turkeys for Thanksgiving. It offers a delicious change of taste from traditional roast turkey and dressing. (More...)

Turkey Time "Hot Lines" Help Holiday Bakers

Auburn, Nov. 22, 2002---Many food companies open up hot lines, offering help with holiday cooking and baking. If you are stumped on the best way to thaw, prepare or cook a turkey, have a baking-related question, or are concerned about food safety, call one of the available hot lines for help. Many also offer recipes, free brochures and help online. (More...)

Make Good Use Of Yard Wastes

Auburn, Nov. 21, 2002---Dr. Dave Williams, a horticulturist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, says citizens can help preserve the environment and greatly reduce yard debris in solid waste disposal sites simply by raking leaves and other yard debris into compost piles. (More...)

Plant Pansies in November

Auburn, Nov. 2,002---Now that daytime temperatures have cooled down, it is time to get pansies planted in your fall gardens. (More...)

College of Agriculture Plans Six Foreign Study Tours in 2003

Auburn, November 20, 2002 --- Alabama farmers and agricultural professionals will have the chance to become seasoned world travelers in 2003, by taking part in one or more of a series of study tours organized by the Auburn University College of Agriculture’s Office of International Agriculture. (More...)

Hiring Dependable Holiday Help A Challenge for Retailers

Auburn, Nov. 15, 2002---Finding dependable temporary employees to help during November and December often presents a huge challenge for retailers. Transient employees who quit after only a week or two or who have questionable backgrounds are real headaches for store managers at holiday crunch time. The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for stores' customers who want fast, courteous, knowledgeable assistance. (More...)

Germans Get Firsthand Glimpse of Southern Farming

Auburn, November 7, 2002 --- On a picture perfect day in October, German voices perhaps for the first time in the almost 60 years since German prisoners of war were assigned to work in the region could be heard in the forests and pasturelands of Covington County. (More...)