Despite its reputation as an unwanted weed, crabgrass is a versatile and dependable component of warm-season forage programs. Its use provid...
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Each summer, weedy grasses emerge in Alabama fields and compete with desired forage grasses for nutrients, water, and space. Grasses suc...
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After decades of decline, the American black bear is reestablishing in Alabama. Understanding their behaviors along with how to avoid and de...
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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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