The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the primary outreach organization for the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. We take these universities to the people. As educators, we are partners in every county, bringing practical ways to better homes, farms, people, and communities. Our research extends knowledge and improves lives.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In Alabama, chickens outnumber humans by the millions. With that many birds, poultry broilers, or chick...
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In the 2020 growing season, Alabama row crop producers faced a bleak market outlook. In 2026, the high fertilizer prices that farmers face b...
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Drain flies are a common nuisance in and around homes and outdoor septic tanks. While generally harmless, they can potentially transmit dise...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new federal herbicide labels for over-the-top (OTT) dicamba use on dicamba-toleran...
Read More about Updated EPA Requirements for 2026 Over-the-Top Dicamba Applications
The following is a list of suppliers that carry native plants and seeds. This list is compiled with north Alabama gardeners in mind. The sup...
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Commercial oyster farming has many challenges, even during the best of times. To increase the opportunity for success and recovery during ex...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, University of Alabama in Huntsville Department of Biological Sciences, and Wild Ones North Alabama...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Hiking the Rocky Mountains and exploring the scenic Colorado River are just two of the exciting activities that ...
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Alabama Extension compiled this list of shellfish seed suppliers based on the best available information. It is not an endorsement or recomm...
Read More about Shellfish Seed Suppliers for the Gulf of America 2026
Green Up Alabama is an initiative that looks to revitalize urban forests in small and rural communities across Alabama. Led by the Alabama C...
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