Tag: Alabama Cooperative Extension System

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The approaching deer season is on the forefront of almost every hunter’s mind. With the excitement of a new season,...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The Alabama Agricultural Stabilization Program (AASP) offers the state poultry growers an opportunity for compensation for losses incurred because of...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Eastern indigo snake, one of the longest snakes native to the United States, calls the Southeast home. Unfortunately, this...

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With their vivacious blooms and array of colors, herbaceous perennials are a garden favorite and a common sight in...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – They say there are only a few things that are certain in life. Most forage producers in the Southeast would...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As blueberries and other summer fruits begin to grow out of season, gardeners may be looking for ways to extend...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is partnering with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) to assist in collecting unsolicited...

Every summer here in Alabama, there is an eerie buzz in the woods.  Those living close to water are used to the regular serenade...

Welcome to “Naturally Alabama!”  For a while now I have desired to write a series of articles based on what I have encountered in...

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. – People come in contact with thousands of germs each and every day. Some of these germs can cause a...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – COVID-19 has impacted the agriculture industry; however, the full extent of the impact is currently unknown. Professionals with the Alabama...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Home gardeners can now use their passion for gardening to make a difference in their communities through the Alabama Cooperative Extension’s...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Neighborhoods and social media are buzzing with hype as citizens are concerned about “murder hornets.” Alabama Cooperative Extension System professionals...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With Alabama’s growing season in full swing, produce growers are working to ensure continuing food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Those preparing their summer vegetable gardens may find their plots already teeming with life, but not the kind they would...

CULLMAN, Ala. - With quarantine still underway, some are itching to get outside and some are picking up new hobbies to pass the time....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. –  It is no surprise that townspeople across Smalltown, USA are making efforts to continue supporting their favorite local businesses during...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—These are unprecedented times. Large companies are closing doors and sending their employees home to work. Small businesses are shipping inventory out...

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is now in the global spotlight. Facing a short (two weeks or less) quarantine at home is a real possibility. Take...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Roses are red, violets are blue. Roses need pruning; ensure that you do. Warm weather in January has gardeners itching to...

NORMAL, Ala. - Poinsettias are an iconic indoor winter plant. The vibrant red, white and green colors make this plant a popular choice around...

NORMAL, Ala. - Don’t fall victim to fad diets in the new year. These diets often promise individuals quick weight loss and other health...

AUBURN, Ala. - The parties are over and the decorations are packed. Now, there is just one thing left to do – get rid...

AUBURN, Ala. – Community members in all areas of the state will soon have the chance to help shape the future of watershed management...

AUBURN, Ala. - The fuzzy Christmas cat sweater isn’t your style? It’s okay if the Christmas presents you received are not on par. Returning...

AUBURN, Ala. – Some Alabama farmers could see a break on their taxes thanks to a new tax credit. This credit allows farmer to...

AUBURN, Ala. - As autumn brings cooler temperatures to Alabama, it looks as if summer heat is on the way out. Pleasant weather has...

AUBURN, Ala. - Black Widow spiders are some of the most recognizable spiders. The shiny black body and red hourglass marking on the female...

The latest United States Department of Agriculture Farm Bill allows for the production of hemp throughout the United States.  Historically, hemp was grown as...

AUBURN, Ala. - Conditions in Alabama are hot and dry. Strings of days with record-breaking heat have made September 2019 one of the hottest...

AUBURN, Ala. - Registration for the 2020 Alabama Industrial Hemp Program opens Oct 7. Growers, processors, handlers and universities will have until Nov. 14...

AUBURN, Ala. - Farmers and producers in 25 Alabama counties affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the...

AUBURN, Ala. – With fall just around the corner, the time when yellow jackets are at their most aggressive is fast approaching. To make...

AUBURN, Ala. - Blue-green algae has caused several cases of dog poisonings and deaths across the country. While poisonings from these algae are nothing...

AUBURN, Ala. - From tomatoes to squash, summer is filled with a wonderful bounty of garden vegetables. Wouldn’t it be great to have these...

AUBURN, Ala. – The Alabama 4-H Foundation recently awarded 35 scholarships to 4-H high school seniors. Scholarships for $1,000 were presented at a recognition...

Bethany A. O’Rear, regional horticulture agent for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System As our summer vegetable and flower gardens are winding down, why not...

AUBURN, Ala. – Many southerners have fond memories of catching lightning bugs on a summer’s night. The fascination surrounding these insects always invoke curious...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Shoppers who want to buy local will soon have a new way to identify products raised in the state, thanks to...

AUBURN, Ala. – On vacations to the Tennessee or Georgia mountains, many hope to catch a glimpse of a black bear or two. What...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama residents are no strangers to hot summer weather. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting high temperatures...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama is home to one of the most diverse wildlife populations in the country. In fact, Alabama consistently ranks among...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Not wanting to stay cooped up in their homes, chicken enthusiasts from around Cullman this week flocked to the North Alabama Agriplex...

AUBURN, Ala. - While helpful in controlling other insects, wasps are more known for their painful stings. The term wasp is somewhat generic. Hornets,...

CULLMAN - Ever play in a bed of clover when you were a child? If not, that might have been because the little blooms...

CULLMAN - Next month, the Cullman County office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama 4-H Club will be hosting the 4-H...