The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the primary outreach organization for the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University, delivers research-based educational programs that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. In 2018, Alabama Extension reached 1 in 3 Alabama residents. That's more than 1.4 million people.
Hurricane Michael ripped through southeast Alabama in October 2018. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System estimated that the affected are...
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Understanding how to properly measure forage mass to adjust stocking rate can help optimize pasture yield, quality and longevity, an...
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A common sight in peach orchards this spring is Phomopsis twig blight. Wet springs favor the development of this fungal disease. Dead tw...
Read More about Disease Alert: Phomopsis Twig Blight Common on Peaches this Spring
The negative effects of COVID-19 have been felt in every industry in every corner of the country. The links between seemingly discon...
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Some naturally occurring algae in catfish ponds, if not controlled, can cause problems with fillet flavor. Diuron is one method to r...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – After a dormant winter, mother nature is finally starting to teem with new life. For homeowners and gardeners, t...
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ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. — April is Earth Month and the ideal time to remind people how important it is to protect Mother Earth an...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Spring is here once again. That means getting the family together and spending time outdoors. However, sometimes w...
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Two common plant diseases may be appearing in peach trees right now, causing twig dieback. Determining which disease is present can often be...
Read More about Causes of Twig Dieback in Peach Trees
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Corn producers know that corn is most vulnerable to insects pressures within the first four weeks. For that reason...
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