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A Century of Farming and a National Honor: Wendlands Win Big

  • July 22, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The nation’s top young farm family is anchored in Alabama agriculture, with ties to Auburn University and Alab...
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Celebrate Sweet Grown Alabama Day by Choosing Local

  • July 20, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Sweet Grown Alabama Day is July 25, a day celebrating the people who keep agriculture moving in the state. From ...
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Farm to Fridge: How to Safely Handle Eggs

  • July 15, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Whether from the store or a backyard flock, eggs are a household staple. They are a versatile, complete protein ...
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Protect Farms, Prepare for Futures at Extension’s Tax and Estate Planning Seminar

  • July 14, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For farmers, having access to expert advice is crucial in today’s ever-changing financial and legal landscapes...
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Tiny Pest, Big Problem: Researchers Take on Tomato Virus Outbreak

  • July 6, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — When carefully inspecting produce, many consumers look for visible, physical imperfections like blemishes or bru...
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Debunking Watermelon Myths: What Really Matters for Choosing a Sweet Melon

  • June 23, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For Southerners, watermelon wisdom is passed down through generations. While some suggestions for picking the pe...
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It Pays to Control Flies in Beef Cattle Herds

  • June 11, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The high temperatures and humidity levels of an Alabama summer are perfect conditions for fly populations to thr...
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Historic Beef Prices: Looking Beyond the Price Tag

  • May 21, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Over the last three years, consumers have probably noticed that they are paying more for their favorite beef pro...
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Alabama Extension Helps Farmers Banish Bugs, Diseases with Scouting Short Course

  • May 20, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As planting winds down, farm chores shift to scouting for pests and diseases. To help row crop farmers achieve g...
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Auburn, Extension Weed Scientists Detail the New Dicamba Requirements

  • May 19, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In 2025, row crop producers faced regulatory changes regarding the widely used herbicide, dicamba. This product ...
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Alabama Extension Training to Give Tools, Skills to Veterans Interested in Farming

  • May 15, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — On May 28 and 29, Operation Grow will host an educational in-person Boot Camp for military veterans int...
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Asian Longhorned Tick Brings New Concern for Alabama Livestock, Pets

  • May 11, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama livestock and pet owners should be on the lookout for a new pest. Last month, the Asian longhorned tick ...
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