Many baking recipes call for eggs. Americans love to bake, especially during the holidays. This seasonal demand typically causes a short, bu...
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December 2023 Update
Q: What is avian influenza?
Avian influenza is a virus carried by migratory waterfowl, including ducks and geese. Dom...
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As winter approaches the broiler belt, it brings with it increased heating fuel bills for poultry growers. Most modern poultry houses in...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A tumultuous fall in the legislature gave way to the fear of no farm bill becoming a reality. While a new farm b...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — There is nothing quite like the scent of Christmas trees. These natural living room centerpieces are beloved and...
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Extremely hot and dry conditions have persisted in the region over the past few months of 2023. The most recent US Drought Monitor, released...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — When David Keener retired after serving 21 years in the United States Army, he and his wife, Amber, left their l...
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Having unexpected mortality in poultry is never a good thing. Valuable resources for producers in Alabama are the four State Veterinary Diag...
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Annual ryegrass has long been a major weed in small grain production, but now Alabama wheat producers have one more tool they can use to min...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Farming full time was a dream for Garrett Dixon as he studied animal science at Auburn University. He dug in and...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Hot, dry weather during the growing season has affected Alabama’s peanut crop. Kris Balkcom, an Alabama Cooper...
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A feed tag is an important tool that can be used to evaluate the general nutritional value of a feed supplement. Feed supplements are used t...
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