AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The work that Adam Maggard, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System forestry specialist, does for Alabama forest...
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Juneteenth became a national holiday on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. This ma...
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For farmers interested in producing value-added produce for farmers markets.
Summer Squash Varieties That Freeze Well
Chayote
Crook...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For the second straight year, students at Guin Elementary attended a fun and engaging food demonstration hosted ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Flash droughts occur frequently in Alabama. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and its partners have tea...
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There are always at least two sides to every story, and sometimes more than that. Such is the case with corn prices. Are high corn price...
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Geographic Information System (GIS) and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology are being used in forest management. GIS is an essent...
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Preserved fruits and vegetables may be allowed under Alabama’s Cottage Food Law if they have a finished equilibrium pH below 4.2. Examples...
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Proper variety selection plays a crucial role in achieving a successful crop. Tomato variety selection enables growers to optimize yield und...
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Learn the basic biology of the venomous lionfish (Pterois volitans and P. miles), how to identify lionfish, how they were likely introduced,...
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Soil Testing
Proper soil sampling ensures accurate test results and gives the best recommendations. A typical soil test report shows so...
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Pruning Woody Plants
Pruning removes unwanted growth to make a plant develop faster or respond in a desired manner. Appropriate pruning...
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