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Sprayer Calibration: Small Task with Big Savings

  • August 25, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As agriculture evolves, farmers look for ways to increase yields and reduce input costs. By using precision agri...
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Alabama, Mississippi Extension Connect Students to Southern Agriculture

  • August 18, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Graduate students from across the U.S. visited farms and research stations in Alabama and Mississippi this summe...
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Peel Into Alabama Citrus Production

  • August 10, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Along the Gulf Coast of Alabama, citrus producers fight cold snaps, diseases and invasive species year after yea...
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Alabama Extension's Graham Receives National Best in Cotton Recognition

  • July 31, 2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist Scott Graham has been recognized nationally by Cotton Grower m...
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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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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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