AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The poinsettia sitting on the hearth, the hydroponic lettuce in the refrigerator, the new shrubs waiting to be planted — all of these were probably grown right here in Alabama.
Paul Brown, associate director f…
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With a little bit of imagination, parents can develop creative ways to get their children reading this holiday.
This time of the year, children are excited about winter break, while parents are stressed…
About the Alabama Cotton Shorts Newsletter
Alabama Cotton Shorts is a newsletter designed to keep cotton producers in the know. From planting dates to crop inputs—there are many factors to consider. The Alabama Cooperative Extension Syst…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Hope. It takes all forms. When a monster storm destroys a community, hope can be as simple as a tree planted to show future generations the meaning of resilience.
The Hallmark Channel wanted to plant a tree of…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Cooking for the holidays can destroy a monthly food budget. Whether baking treats for gifts or cooking to entertain family and friends, a large portion of the season is spent preparing food. If not careful, groc…
Feeding whole cottonseed to beef cattle can be an economical and effective way to supplement energy, fat, and protein in their diets.
As cotton is ginned, lint, debris, and cottonseed are separated. In this process, sma…
This Auburn University satellite laboratory offers services and programs to commercial producers throughout west Alabama.
The Alabama Fish Farming Center (AFFC) was established in 1982 to assist a growing catf…
Historically, drought has occurred across the southern United States and will continue to do so in the future. In years to come, little change in overall precipitation amounts is likely; however, the way it occurs is likely to chang…
Learn how to properly collect soil and root samples to test for nematodes.
Why Sample for Nematodes?
Several kinds of plant parasitic nematodes attack Alabama’s field crops, gardens, and landscape plantin…
Most gardeners are familiar with problems caused by diseases and insects because such problems are easily recognized. Few gardeners, however, are aware of the damage nematodes can cause.
Nematodes are microscopic (less than…
The entry of a new 2,880-square-foot greenhouse producing hydroponic lettuce (or something similar) in Alabama causes an increase in economic activity within the state, both in construction and in ongoing annual operations. Consider the fol…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many adults do not see teenagers as change agents. However, Zack Brannon, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Winston County coordinator, knows that young people can change lives.
A partnership between A…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— While Santa’s elves are busy working at the North Pole, Montgomery, Alabama has elves of its own working to decorate the Farley-Hill House next door to the Governor’s Mansion. Okay….they aren’t actually elve…
A multi-year research and breeding project conducted by Andy Walker, a grape breeder at UC Davis, led to the development and release of five new grapevine cultivars. The new cultivars include three red wine grape selections and two white wi…
Blackberry plants can produce delicious berries if they are well maintained and pruned correctly. These plants can grow vigorously, however, there are a few steps in managing blackberries that growers can take to control the growth and prod…