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Selling
Out
Auburn, Sept. 28---The
stock market continues to drop as investors are selling out. There
has been considerable discussion about whether or not people should
be selling their stock at this time. The question heard most often
goes something like this: "Is it un-American to be selling out
following the terrorist attack?"
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Most
Cotton Producers Dodge Serious Boll-Rot Problem
Auburn, Sept. 21--- What
a difference a year can make.
This time last year, many cotton producers were
reeling from one of the worst droughts on record. This year, they
are breathing a sign of relief after dodging a serious late-season
threat: too much rainfall. (More...)
President
Bush Praises and Challenges American Farmers and Ranchers
Washington, D.C. ---President
George W. Bush is calling upon agriculture-related agencies,
organizations and businesses to strengthen their commitment to
provide quality, safety and health training to farmers, ranchers and
their families. He also is calling upon citizens to recognize the
sacrifice and dedication of those individuals and communities whose
work in agriculture provides the quality food that we enjoy.
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Tragedy
Also Affects Adults
Auburn, Sept. 20-- -As
America recovers from the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history,
children aren’t the only ones coping with the aftermath.
Adults, too, are working through an array of emotions.
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New
Technology at the Sunbelt Ag Expo
Auburn, Sept. 20---Farmers
from Alabama and around the nation will have the opportunity to see
some of the latest in farming technology at this year's Sunbelt
Agricultural Exposition.
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Obesity
and Diabetes Continue to Threaten Health of Americans
Auburn,
Sept. 20---Epidemics of obesity and diabetes continue to
threaten the health of Americans. Both obesity and diabetes are
preventable and yet more than 50 percent of Americans are overweight
or obese and more than 15 million Americans over age 18 had
diagnosed diabetes in 2000. (More...)
Falls
Are the Most Common Accidents on Farmstead
Auburn,
Sept. 21---Falls are the most common accidents in agriculture,
yet they are perhaps the most difficult to guard against.
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Distance
Education Accessible to Students in Rural Areas
Sept. 21---Students
typically leave home for education, but thanks to technology,
students can now stay home and still receive an education.
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Dioxin
and Asbestos Levels Following Attack Pose Little Danger, Expert Says
Auburn,
Sept. 17--- The recent attacks on the World Trade Center
undoubtedly resulted in releases of dioxin and asbestos into the
air. Still experts say there is no cause for alarm.
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Peanut
Harvest Under Way in South Alabama
Auburn, Sept. 14---A
tractor works its way across a sandy Wiregrass peanut field —
first digging and then flipping peanut plants upside down to dry in
the sun. That's a common sight these days across south Alabama as
the state's peanut harvest has begun in earnest. (More...)
Third
Annual Family Conference in Huntsville
Normal, Ala., Sept. 14---The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s (ACES) Urban
Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs will sponsor its 3rd
Annual Family Conference Wed., Oct. 17 at the Hilton Hotel in
Huntsville, Ala. This year’s conference theme is Unlocking
and Sharing Resources for Urban Families.
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Taking
the Terror Out of Terrorism
Auburn,
Sept. 12---Many American children will be coping with feelings
of insecurity and vulnerability in the aftermath of the terrorist
attacks on New York and Washington and will need help from parents
and adults to work through these emotions.
"Parents need to assume that their child knows enough about
what happened to be disturbed by it," says Dr. Ellen Abell, an Alabama
Cooperative Extension System family and child development
specialist. (More...)
Tour
Reflects Changing Face of Cotton Production
Auburn,
Sept. 7--- As cotton growers sat under shade trees during the 23rd
annual cotton tour, it was difficult not to be reminded of how much
cotton farming had changed within the past couple of decades.
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(Above: Dr.
Kathy McLean, an Auburn University researcher and assistant
professor of plant pathology, discusses cotton seedling disease control at
the cotton tour and field day, held September 6 at Prattville
Experiment Field.)
National
Farm Safety and Health Week Sept. 16-22
Auburn,
Sept. 7---Sept. 16-22 is National Farm Safety and Health Week in
the United States. It's a week dedicated to providing safety and
health information to farmers and ranchers across the country.
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Decisions
Made During High School Can Make or Break You
Auburn, Aug. 7---Decisions
made during high school can literally make or break you. Career
choices, such as where you go to school and what type of degree or
certification to pursue, determine how much money you will make and
the type of lifestyle you will enjoy.
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Make ATV
Safety a Priority
Auburn, Sept. 7---All-terrain
vehicles (ATVs) have become popular for work and recreation. They
are prevalent in agriculture, business, industry and government and
promise new adventures to young and old riders alike. (More...)
People
Contribute to Spread of Destructive Termite
Auburn,
Sept. 6--- Local businesses and homeowners may be unwittingly
contributing to the spread of a destructive termite that already has
been spotted in five Alabama counties.
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Irony
Strikes as Cotton Harvest Approaches
Auburn,
Sept. 5--- Just
a few days ago, growers in Lauderdale County were talking about
yields exceeding 2 bales an acre – a fact largely attributed to
ample rainfall throughout the growing season. (More...)
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