Human Sciences Extension offers educational programs and classes to help Alabamians stay healthy. Our research-based information in human nutrition, diet, and health are building blocks to developing healthy people, strong families,…
Human Sciences Extension provides research-based family and child development programs to promote healthy people, strong families, and elevated communities.
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Background: Bullying is a public health concern for school-…
This list of shellfish seed suppliers was compiled by the Alabama Extension and is based on best available information and is not an endorsement or recommendation of any of the companies. In all cases, purchasers of seed are r…
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…
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…
This publication shows the development of a chicken embryo from Day 1 through Day 21.
Click on each image to see it full scale.
Download a PDF of Chicken Embryo Development, ANR-1408….
Pickles add zip and zest to your meals, snacks, and party refreshments—if they are good pickles. They enhance the flavor of some foods that contain nutrients essential to good health.
Pickling is one of the oldest kno…
What is Weight Bias?
Weight bias is defined as negative attitudes, beliefs, judgments, stereotypes, and discriminatory acts aimed at individuals because of weight. Weight bias can be overt or subtle. It exists in mainstream media, in homes…
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Widespread drought continues in Alabama, as nearly 84 percent of the state is in severe drought. In fact, 55 percent of the state’s soil and subsoil moisture is reported to be “very short.” Even with these co…
Bacterial spot is the most common disease of peppers in Alabama and is a recurring problem on tomatoes grown in the state. The disease can significantly affect marketable yield.
Bacterial spot is caused by four species of X…
Some people believe that vaping and electronic cigarettes are a safe alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that these devices are not safe for youth or adults becau…
Application of a specialized record-keeping system enables producers to generate and analyze data needed to efficiently evaluate a cow herd’s performance.
The value of beef cattle record keeping is not truly realized …
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