ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This week marks the beginning of Red Ribbon Week. This week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program and will run from Oct. 23 – 31. Now is the ideal time to raise attention abo…
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Rain barrels and cisterns are ancient technologies that are making a comeback as water shortages prompt homeowners to save and use rain that falls on their properties. Large, plastic rain barrels are now available at home and garden…
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As with any system it is important to avoid runoff when irrigating or watering. Proper irrigation installation and design will ensure that each plant receives sufficient water.
Reduce the need for watering. Choose water-effic…
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Alabama’s water resources are important for economic growth and sustainability and for quality of life. The rivers, lakes, and streams in the state help to sustain communities, provide support for industries and jobs, generate pow…
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Parents might feel bullying does not affect their families if their child is not a victim or the bully. But an Alabama Cooperative Extension family and child development specialist said that young people who are …
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This Food Friday, Live Well Alabama is preparing healthy Spinach Dip. Bring this recipe to your next tailgate party to enjoy with friends and family. Serve with veggies, such as carrots, celery or bell peppers, for…
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Updated for 2020.
Maximum profits in soybean production depend on an effective and economical insect management program.
To plan such a program, producers must determine whether insects are present and the amount of damage being done….
Maximum profits in corn production depend on an effective and economical insect management program.
To plan such a program, producers must determine whether insects are present and the amount of damage being done. The “tools of technol…
It is mid-October, and strawberry planting season is upon us. Most strawberry growers in our region use the annual hill plasticulture system and plant short day or spring-bearing strawberry varieties. These strawberry plants will begin to g…
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Jack-o-lanterns are a Halloween staple, but sadly they seem to fade away in a short amount of time. As Halloween draws closer, people are beginning to select the perfect pumpkin for carving. Before heading to the…
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team recently placed third at the AKSARBEN 4-H Invitational Quiz Bowl Competition. The team consisted of members from Shelby, Autauga and Houston counties. Team members inclu…
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The Sand Mountain Elite Heifer Development Program is a forage-based development program for yearling heifers consigned by cattle producers in Alabama. The heifers are nominated in November and arrive at the Sand Mountain Research a…
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – For farmers in Alabama, fall is one of the busiest times of the year. They are working around the clock to harvest and transport the crops they worked hard to grow. During this time, farmers use many different pi…
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