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66th Annual Scouting Short Course Kicks Off in June

  • May 16, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Tractors and planters are moving across Alabama as row crop planting and production are underway. That means it ...
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Go Live “On the Heir” with New Alabama Extension Podcast

  • May 15, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Heirs property, a topic as old as the Civil War, is getting a modern treatment through the “On the Heir” pod...
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Organic Opportunity: Consumer Trends in Organic Produce in Alabama

  • May 6, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In recent years, interest in organic produce has grown significantly. However, many individuals still view it as...
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Patience Is Key to Roadway Safety During Spring Planting

  • May 5, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Five seconds. That’s how quickly a car driving 55 miles an hour can close a gap the size of a football field b...
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Smart Planning Helps Producers Mitigate Unpredictable Cattle Markets

  • May 2, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialists are closely watching cattle market trends for 2025 and beyond. ...
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Alabama Farm Poll Coming to a Mailbox Near You

  • May 1, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A random sampling of Alabama farmers will receive the Alabama Farm Poll from Alabama Cooperative Extension Syste...
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Alabama Farmers Increase Corn Acreage According to 2025 Prospective Plantings Report

  • April 7, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fields of towering corn stalks will be more plentiful across the state this year compared to 2024, according to ...
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Cornering the Farmers Market: Marketing Tips for Vendors

  • April 1, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Farmers markets across Alabama will soon be bustling with activity. Before heading to market, vendors may benefi...
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Annual Growers Permits Available Through Extension Offices

  • March 28, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Farmers planning to sell fresh products directly to consumers this year should apply for their annual growers pe...
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Mystery Seed Packages Appearing Once Again in Alabama

  • March 17, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Similar to the reports in 2020, mystery seed packages have once again found their way into some Alabama mailboxe...
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FDA Issues New Preharvest Water Safety Regulations for Fruit and Vegetable Growers

  • March 4, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new regulations regarding preharvest water safety requirement...
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Nationwide Cattle Inventory Down, No Surprise for Producers

  • February 20, 2025

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The United States Department of Agriculture released its 2025 cattle inventory report on Friday, Jan. 31. The re...
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