If you plan to ship plants outside of the Federal Fire Ant Quarantine, you must comply with Federal regulations (7 CRF §301.81-11 (2010)). Compliance involves the exclusion of fire ants by treating the growing media with an approved inse…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Strawberry season is underway in Alabama. Known for their bright colors and sweet taste, strawberries play a special part in the Alabama’s economy and culture.
A Sweet Business
Kevin Burkett, an Alabama Exten…
Nature mulches plants with fallen leaves and other organic materials. Mulching, as practiced by gardeners, is merely an adaptation of this natural process.
Advantages of Mulching
Adding a layer of mulch around trees, shrubs, and pla…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— The annual Alfalfa in the South workshop is scheduled for May 7 in Troy, Alabama. Held at the Cattlemen’s Park, this one-day workshop starts at 8:30 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m.
Hosted by Alabama Extension, th…
Dr. Dennis Delaney, an Alabama Extension specialist, discusses the importance of fertilizing cover crops.
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is taking steps to assure bees remain a vibrant part of food production. To ensure that crop pollination is not threatened in the state, Alabama Extension created a new …
Dr. Audrey Gamble, Alabama Cooperative Extension System Soil Scientist, discusses the importance of cover crop systems in the April 2019 installment of the 2019 crops webinar series.
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Soybean varieties have different levels of tolerance or sensitivity to saflufenacil. For several years, research has monitored the responses of different soybean varieties to saflufenacil. Extension specialists hop…
There are five types of termite treatment programs: liquid termiticides, baiting systems, wood preservatives, mechanical barriers, and biological termiticides. Learn about the advantages and limitations of each of these five program…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Spring is an active time for growing vegetables and fruits. It is also an active time for disease. Anthracnose is a prevalent strawberry disease that can infect an entire plant and spread to surrounding plants.
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Phosphorus (P) is essential to all forms of life on this planet. It is an essential nutrient necessary for growth and development of plants and animals on which our food supply depends.
Phosphorus constitutes about 0.2 percent of a plan…
Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a federal program to help seafood processors and importers meet food safety regulations. It has been in effect since December 1997.
HACCP, by design, prevents, …
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This Food Friday, Live Well Alabama is cooking yummy Tasty Tacos. This recipe is a weekend favorite and perfect for the whole family.
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Pollination is one of the most common concerns when planting spring and early summer gardens. How do gardeners know if their cucumbers and squash are really getting pollinated?
Dani Carroll, an Alabama Extension…