The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is an important species both commercially and ecologically. Oyster harvests in the Gulf of Americ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Timothy Cleveland spends countless hours inside his office at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the nation's...
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With warm weather comes a desire for more tropical plants around patios and pools. Local gardeners have long loved the tropical hibiscus, Hi...
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Crop Protection & Cotton Scout Schools
Project Leader: Scott Graham
In 2024, a total of 33 Alabama Extension–sponsored events we...
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Staying hydrated isn’t just a tip for the summertime. It’s a smart and simple way to support managing diabetes. Water is a crucial facto...
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Neonatal lambs and kids are susceptible to a range of eye conditions, from common treatable issues to rare congenital defects. Among the mos...
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Producers new to the cattle business should attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Beef Systems Short Course. This multi-night le...
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The following is a list of recommended tree species for the Green Up Alabama project.
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Sending kids back to school impacts the average family’s budget. The cost of items required for kids to go back to school can add up quick...
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Effective May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education resumed collections on defaulted student loans—ending a five-year pause that began...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Since its relaunch in October 2023, the Alabama Master Naturalist program has quickly grown, now with more than ...
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Since 2005, Alabama’s total population has grown by 13 percent from 4,542,912 to 5,157,699—slightly slower than the 15-percent populatio...
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