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    Alabama Extension Celebrates America With 250 Pound Challenge
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  • Blooming crape myrtles in a row on a lawn.
    Auburn, Extension Provide A New Look at Crape Myrtle Management
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  • A flock of backyard chickens.
    Alabama Extension’s Upcoming Cooptastic Centered On Backyard Chicken Flocks
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  • Woman deciding between an apple or French fries as a side.
    Recommit to Healthier Living During National Nutrition Month
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    Interesting Bee-havior: Auburn Researchers Highlight the Sociality of Bees
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Alabama Extension Celebrates America With 250 Pound Challenge

  • March 13, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this year, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is issuing a...
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Auburn, Extension Provide a New Look at Crape Myrtle Management

  • March 12, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Crape myrtle blooms have long shaped Southern landscapes, yet a major pest—crape myrtle bark scale—is jeop...
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Alabama Extension’s Upcoming Cooptastic Centered On Backyard Chicken Flocks

  • March 9, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — It is time for backyard chicken owners to flock to Opelika for the two-day Cooptastic conference. Presented by A...
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Recommit to Healthier Living During National Nutrition Month

  • March 6, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Although New Year’s resolutions of eating better and exercising more may be distant memories, March provides a...
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Interesting Bee-havior: Auburn Researchers Highlight the Sociality of Bees

  • March 5, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Bees appear to be social creatures, as they frequently congregate on flowers or nest in plain sight. At the Aubu...
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Federal Funds Available to Help Farmers Following Financially Challenging Year

  • February 27, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — After a difficult year, federal assistance is now available to help row crop and specialty crop farmers. The Far...
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Impact Through Connection: Eve Brantley’s Early Reflections and Vision for Alabama Extension

  • February 26, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Science-based information, practical solutions and meaningful experiences: those are the pillars of the Alabama ...
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Animal Science and Forages Team Advancing Cattle Science Through Collaboration

  • February 24, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Thanks to a multi-state research grant, the Animal Science and Forages team of Alabama Extension at Auburn Unive...
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Green Up Alabama Grows Trees, Skills and Stronger Communities Across the State

  • February 23, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama communities are getting greener and more resilient through Green Up Alabama, a new initiative led by the...
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Use Tax-Free Weekend to Review, Establish Severe Weather Procedures

  • February 19, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As spring approaches, the threat of severe weather increases in Alabama. Tornadoes, hail and high winds associat...
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Walking Like a CHAMPION Challenge

  • February 18, 2026

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Walking Like a CHAMPION program is partnering with the Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute to...
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Making the Best Better: Betty Gottler's Ongoing Commitment to 4-H

  • February 18, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Around town in Hartselle, Betty Gottler is known as the 4-H lady. It’s a fitting description given her 33 year...
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