AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – After enjoying a hot cup of joe in the morning, what can be done with all of the used coffee grounds? Throwing t...
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Organic vegetable production systems in the Deep South may not be pesticide-free, especially under high pest-pressure conditions. Pr...
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Black Bear – Alabama’s Official State Mammal
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Black bears can be...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Are you struggling with your garden? If you have questions or quandaries, who you gonna call? An Alabama Extensi...
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For the second year, numerous Earth Day events have been postponed or canceled because of COVID-19. However, despite the pandemic, Earth Day...
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There are approximately 90 species of oak tress found in North America, and Alabama is home to at least 40 of those. The diversity of oak tr...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – All gardeners know that no spring garden is complete without perennial plants. Adding different textures, colors...
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Hurricane Michael ripped through southeast Alabama in October 2018. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System estimated that the affected are...
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Understanding how to properly measure forage mass to adjust stocking rate can help optimize pasture yield, quality and longevity, an...
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A common sight in peach orchards this spring is Phomopsis twig blight. Wet springs favor the development of this fungal disease. Dead tw...
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The negative effects of COVID-19 have been felt in every industry in every corner of the country. The links between seemingly discon...
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Some naturally occurring algae in catfish ponds, if not controlled, can cause problems with fillet flavor. Diuron is one method to r...
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