Although it is one of the shortest months of the year, February is known for being Black History Month and National Heart Health Month. Howe...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Science-based information, practical solutions and meaningful experiences: those are the pillars of the Alabama ...
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On December 8, 2025, President Trump announced the availability of $12 billion in support for eligible agricultural producers to keep them a...
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FACT: Bumble bees vibrate muscles in their thorax to dislodge trapped pollen, which is called buzz pollination.
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FACT: Carpenter bees make nesting cavities from dead wood. Male carpenter bees will often hover in front of people. No worries! They cannot ...
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FACT: Honey bees collect pollen using their hind legs, which have special structures called pollen baskets.
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FACT: Small bees collect pollen with scopal hairs on their hind legs or belly and are known to drink sweat off humans.
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FACT: Some plants have evolved specific features to attract flies, including unique colors, shapes, and odors. Flies can help increase crop ...
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FACT: Wasps are carnivorous. They hunt other insects to feed their young. Wasps also help pollinate many wildflowers.
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FACT: Butterflies use their long, straw-like tongue to drink nectar from deep within flowers.
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Before broiler chick placement, consider litter management best practices and apply litter amendment correctly to help reduce ammonia produc...
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Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program Vision and Mission
Vision: As Alabama Extension Master Gardener volunteers and ambassadors, we ...
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