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.
Weed interference during citrus grove establishment can reduce tree growth and delay early production. Effective weed management requires th...
Read More about Weed Management for Young Citrus Groves in South Alabama
Citrus budding, or grafting, is an important tool in creating a plant that stands up to varying environmental conditions and grower goals. B...
Read More about Citrus Budding: A Step-by-Step Guide
In 2010, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated that about 133 billion pounds of food, roughly 30 to 40 percent of the food suppl...
Read More about Date Labeling Confusion: Guidelines to Help Determine Food Safety and Avoid Food Waste
Learn definitions for the various life stages of oysters and how they are used for different purposes.
The process for producing oyster s...
Read More about Seed, Spat, SoS, Florets—What Are We Talking About Here?
Proper soil fertility, precise irrigation management, and summer air temperatures create ideal conditions for growing vegetables in Alabama ...
Read More about Pest Monitoring Protects Alabama Crops
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is administering a Shellfish Pilot Crop Insurance Program that can benefit Alabama’s commercial oyst...
Read More about USDA Shellfish Crop Insurance Program
Microbial inoculants help crops grow better by making it easier for plants to get nutrients, grow stronger roots, and stay healthy. This hel...
Read More about Evaluating Microbial Seed Treatments for Alabama Crops
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's beekeeping team presents the At Home Beekeeping Series. This online series promotes educational i...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The nation’s top young farm family is anchored in Alabama agriculture, with ties to Auburn University and Alab...
Read More about A Century of Farming and a National Honor: Wendlands Win Big
Join Alabama Extension for an evening that celebrates community, connection, and Madison County agriculture! Come gather with your neighbors...
Read More about Madison County Farm to Table: A Table of Neighbors
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