What began as a simple flyer initiative and a collaborative project with Urban Regional Extension Agent Hayes Jackson in Calhoun County, the...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Payton Key has been around farming his entire life. Growing up, he helped his grandfather farm, which included r...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared October 5-11, 2025, Alabama 4-H Week. In conjunction with National 4-H Week, ...
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The Alabama Cooperative System congratulates Portia Johnson, Extension specialist and assistant professor in Auburn University's College of ...
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Soil sampling is a crucial component of nutrient management in agricultural fields. This publication covers information on different types o...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In Alabama, September and October are traditionally the driest months of year. So far in 2025, conditions are wo...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Ponds add an aesthetically pleasing element to land. However, Alabama’s clay soils can be problematic if clear...
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The Golden Egg Contest assesses the ability of 4-H members to raise chickens that produce high-quality eggs. Participants ...
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In today’s digital era, smartphones have transformed how people interact with and document the natural world. Mobile apps for participator...
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Nutrias (Myocastor coypus) are not a new face among the many exotic species that are present in Alabama. These are large rodents that have l...
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Alabama has a great diversity of native mussels and is the most species-rich region in the world for these animals. Unfortunately, many nati...
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