Most lightning strikes will likely occur in rural forests; some will happen in urban areas. Urban trees provide numerous benefits rangin...
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The production of grape species in the southeastern United States is currently severely limited by Pierce’s Disease (PD)—caused by the w...
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A sweet corn sample from a home garden in west Alabama was recently diagnosed with crazy top, a disease caused by the pathogen Sclerophthora...
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Pitcher plants are found throughout Alabama. Learn fun facts about these carnivorous plants growing in wetland areas including bogs.
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Urban forests include all types of woody plants, trees, shrubs, and green spaces in public and private areas in urban settings. The term urb...
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During the summer, Alabama Cooperative Extension System's forestry, wildlife and natural resources agents across the state frequently receiv...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Tomatoes are by far the most popular plant in the vegetable garden, but they can also be the most problematic. E...
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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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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For the second straight year, students at Guin Elementary attended a fun and engaging food demonstration hosted ...
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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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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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Woodworking is a great tradition. Wood is perfect for building everything from houses to hat racks. It can be painted or you can show off it...
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