Whether it is adding too much salt, making a dish too sweet, or one of the many other things that can go wrong, it is safe to say that many....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Alabama cotton growers are facing a new challenge with the recent detection of the two-spotted cotton leafhopper, also known as the cotton jassid (Amrasca biguttula). Cotton jassids are small, sap-sucking....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In the heart of central Alabama, research is conducted throughout the year to find ways to protect one of the state’s most precious commodities: peaches. Among....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Eddie McGriff, an agronomic crops Extension agent with Alabama Extension at Auburn University, was presented the Duncan Award for Excellence in Production Agriculture and Forestry Extension. He was recognized during....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Rishi Prasad, an Alabama Extension specialist and Auburn University associate professor, received the Rittenour Award for Excellence in Production Agriculture and Forestry Research. He was recognized during the Alabama Farmers....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The Alabama Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals recently honored several Alabama Extension professionals and partners for their contributions this past year. AL ANREP is a small but growing chapter....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System was awarded funding in December 2024 from the US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to launch Green Up Alabama. This five-year initiative is designed to....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Green Up Alabama is an initiative that looks to revitalize urban forests in small and rural communities across Alabama. Led by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, this project focuses on....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
During the winter, horse owners may wonder if they have enough forage to last until their pastures regrow. The best practice for determining forage needs over the winter is to....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Explore the causes of sedimentation and the impacts it can have on Alabama’s waterways and aquatic life. Sediment is made up of soil particles that have been detached from the....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In the heart of the Mississippi pine belt, about an hour south of Jackson, stood a small cattle farm, where working hard and making do with....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Samuel received his license to practice veterinary medicine and surgery from the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Tailgating is a beloved fall tradition across Alabama. From football games to family gatherings, these events often revolve around food and fellowship. For individuals managing diabetes, tailgates can present challenges,....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
2025 Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale The 27th Annual Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale is Friday, August 29, at 11 a.m. The event will be at the Alabama Livestock Auction located at....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Entrepreneurs and experts come together to learn business skills, network, and grow their knowledge base at the Small Business Café.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The Family Life Center offers programs to help individuals and families become healthier, more knowledgeable, confident, and self-sufficient.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — They flutter by and buzz around doing important work, pollinating flowers and crops. During the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Aug. 22 and 23, it’s time for....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Alabama Extension economists and specialists use different cattle enterprise budgets to assist producers, educators, financial institutions, and industry partners in planning the estimation of costs and returns of cattle operations.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Deer season in Alabama is months away, but it’s still possible to make management decisions now that can help ensure a rewarding hunt. Today, trail cameras....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The Alabama Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) is designed to teach youth about native wildlife species: what they eat, where they live, and how to manage terrestrial and aquatic environments....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Accurate seed metering is one of the most important aspects of successful planter performance. This publication covers different types of available electric drive options for seed meters along with their....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Woodworking is a great tradition. Wood is perfect for building everything from houses to hat racks. You can paint it or show off its natural grain and shine. What Wood....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Twenty years, six months and two days. Debbie Beverly is counting each precious day she has spent with children and families as a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Learn the techniques known to effectively identify, control, and remove nuisance populations. In the 1930s, beaver populations in Alabama were reduced to about 500 animals because of the demand for....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Walker County 4-H represented Alabama at the national Wildlife Habitat Education Program competition Aug. 4, placing fourth overall. The competition was held in Crossville, Tennessee. Team members include Carson Cain,....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A new school year always brings opportunities for adjustments. This year, Alabama public school students, staff and parents must adjust to a new law that bans wireless....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
2025–2026 Theme: Agriculture What You Will Do Show off your creativity. Share your skill with photography and computers. Find what is interesting or unusual in your community, your school, or....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
What do a barbecue cookbook, a potato cannon, a hunter’s tree stand, and a knitted afghan all have in common? They are examples of things you can create as your....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Do you know how to do something really well? How about writing text messages fast? Yoga or Pilates? Leather work? Cup stacking? Showing your sense of style? Would you like....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
2025–2026 Theme: Agriculture What You Will Do Show off your creativity. Share your ability in selecting and arranging subjects. Find what is interesting or unusual in your community, your school,....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Have you ever imagined that you were a famous pastry chef? You stand in front of an audience, using your knowledge and creativity to prepare wonderful, amazing dishes. Bake Off is your chance to do that–at least on an introductory level.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Growing up on his family’s farm in India, Simer Virk did not have a lot of machinery or technology to help do the work. As a precision agriculture specialist, he helps farmers discover just how smart their farming can be.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Wildlife can be a nuisance to gardeners, causing damage and loss of produce, so determining the best control methods can keep a garden safe.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — DeKalb County 4-H member Olivia Maddox recently took home the Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female at the American Gelbvieh Junior Association Annual Junior Classic for 2025. A....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The Operation Grow Hardware and Equipment Loan Program (OG-HELP) provides short-term access to essential farm equipment for beginning veteran farmers across Alabama. Equipment loans cost $100 per item and include....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System invites you to the second annual Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference. This full-day event—hosted in partnership with Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network and Jones Valley Teaching Farm—focuses....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Simer Virk received the Larry W. Turner Young Extension Professional Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Eco-Friendly Fridays is an environmental education webinar series. Join the Alabama Extension team for training sessions on traditional conservation topics as well as new and emerging issues in environmental education.....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
August’s Grow More, Give More Harvest of the Month is okra! Find growing instructions as well as yummy recipes that use okra below. Garden Series Card Grow More Okra Recipes....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Of all the jobs in the world, being a parent may be the trickiest. The Principles of Parenting series introduces knowledge about child development and provides tips to support positive parenting and family relations.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Whether it be cool superheroes or pretty princesses, choosing the perfect lunch box is often a major life decision for children. However, for parents and guardians,....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Contest Rules Posters must be the original work of a student currently in the fifth grade. The use of cartoon characters or television, movie, or sports figures is not acceptable.....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The Barbour County 4-H forestry team represented Alabama at the 44th National 4-H Forestry Invitational held July 20-23, placing fifth out of 12 teams. Team members include Evan Fant, Hunter....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The first half of 2025 saw crop prices continue to trend downward. Production costs are lower in 2025 compared to last year, but the low crop prices left a lot....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
4-H builds life skills by leading hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture, and citizenship–helping them to grow confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion. 4-H empowers young people to be....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Across Alabama, farmers markets provide wholesome community hubs where consumers connect with local farmers and producers. This year’s National Farmers Market Week, which is commemorated Aug.....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The following is the 2023 Fayette County Annual Report.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Alabama 4-H is for young people ages 9 through 18, with Cloverbud programming for ages kindergarten through 2nd grade. The Alabama 4-H Club year is August 1 to July 31.....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A new school year brings with it new adventures and experiences for Alabama students. It is also a time of big life transitions, as students may....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
What Is Relationship Advocacy? Relationship advocacy is about expressing your needs and boundaries in a way that builds trust, respect, and understanding. It is, therefore, important for youth to know....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
CULLMAN, Ala. — For more than a decade, the Cullman County Extension office and the North Alabama Agriplex have shared more than just a mission. They have shared ideas, expertise....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Fall armyworms are plaguing pastures and hayfields. They can quickly invade and destroy a stand of healthy forages in a manner of hours.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
While the future is unpredictable, there are indicators that Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers remain crucial and in high demand.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has launched a statewide survey to better understand the educational and community development needs of Alabamians and is inviting citizens across....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Heat is a significant concern when traveling. In fact, the National Weather Service reports that heat has surpassed both hurricanes and floods as the nation’s top....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For the past several years, giant salvinia has been creeping its way through Alabama’s fresh bodies of water. Moving rapidly from the west, this aquatic invasive....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Learn about floodwater, risk assessment, contaminated crops, and what food crop producers can do to prepare for flooding. Throughout the Gulf Coast states, floods directly affecting food production (including produce,....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Alabama is home to 39 species of oak trees—many of these species are well-known trees. Lesser known are several species that are smaller in stature and relatively uncommon. Because the....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Pitcher plants are found throughout Alabama. Learn fun facts about these carnivorous plants growing in wetland areas including bogs. Alabama is home to four genera of carnivorous plants: bladderworts (Utricularia),....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Carmen Flammini, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home horticulture agent, was named one of eight Watershed Award recipients for 2025. The honorees are selected by Mobile Bay Magazine as a....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Get Involved Alabama 4-H offers a variety of state events each year. These events include camps, animal science events, leadership and citizenship, STEM, natural resources, contests, and competitions. National 4-H....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for the Get Outside with Alabama Smart Yards webinar series. This online series is brought to you by the Home Grounds, Gardens, and Home....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
As the summer season winds down, many families hit the road for one last trip before the school year starts. Whether you are headed to the beach, visiting family, or....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
If you are an educator and have a desire to start a garden at your school, then take advantage of this opportunity to attend a STEM in the Garden: Teacher Training Series workshop on July 31 or September 22.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Whether it is fruits, vegetables and honey or beef, pork and peanuts, Alabama’s farmers provide a bountiful amount of products for consumers to enjoy. The efforts....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Working in pest control during extreme heat poses real risks, making heat illness a constant concern. Staying safe starts with proactive measures to manage both your environment and physical condition.....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Horticulture professional services licenses are issued to businesses that engage in Setting of Landscape Plants (SLP) and have a certified operator who has taken and passed the SLP exam. The....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
2025-2026 Officers 2024-2025 Committee Chairpersons| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Money and finances are topics that some adults struggle to manage. While it is never too late to learn, one of the keys to building a....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The grape root borer is found throughout the eastern United States—from Pennsylvania to Ohio, but it is much more prevalent in southern states. It is a serious threat to grapes....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Fish feed typically makes up 50 to 60 percent of aquaculture production costs. In the catfish industry, soybean and corn are the primary feed ingredients and feed prices are highly....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Apple and Pear Apple and pear trees are subject to serious damage from pests. As a result, a preventive spray program is needed. The following practices will improve the effectiveness....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The hard work of Alabama Cooperative Extension System professionals was recently recognized at the 2025 National Association of County Agricultural Agents Conference. Held in Billings, Montana,....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Research is happening year-round through the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station system. Row crop farmers can learn real-world applications of this research at two upcoming field days,....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is an important species both commercially and ecologically. Oyster harvests in the Gulf of America were 7.815 million pounds in 2023. Habitat loss, predation, and....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Timothy Cleveland spends countless hours inside his office at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the nation’s capital. As he works on key projects and prepares....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Welcome to the Alabama Fall Armyworm Tracker. On this page, forage producers and other residents can track the presence of this pest across the state through a color-coded map. Updated....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
With warm weather comes a desire for more tropical plants around patios and pools. Local gardeners have long loved the tropical hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, seen commonly in southern and central....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Crop Protection & Cotton Scout Schools Project Leader: Scott Graham In 2024, a total of 33 Alabama Extension–sponsored events were held with more than 900 participants. These events ranged from....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Staying hydrated isn’t just a tip for the summertime. It’s a smart and simple way to support managing diabetes. Water is a crucial factor to help the body function at....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Neonatal lambs and kids are susceptible to a range of eye conditions, from common treatable issues to rare congenital defects. Among the most frequent problems is entropion, where the eyelid rolls inward, irritating the cornea, the outer layer of the eye.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Producers new to the cattle business should attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Beef Systems Short Course. This multi-night lecture series is geared toward new and limited-experience producers and covers....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The following is a list of recommended tree species for the Green Up Alabama project.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
In 2006, Alabama passed a law creating a back-to-school sales tax holiday every year during the third weekend of July.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Effective May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education resumed collections on defaulted student loans—ending a five-year pause that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. A defaulted student loan is one....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Since its relaunch in October 2023, the Alabama Master Naturalist program has quickly grown, now with more than 400 members. Conducted through the Alabama Cooperative Extension....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Since 2005, Alabama’s total population has grown by 13 percent from 4,542,912 to 5,157,699—slightly slower than the 15-percent population growth of the United States. While the state’s overall population numbers....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Everyone’s homesteading journey looks a little different. However, no matter your journey, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is here to support you. Whether you are looking to get started with....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Beyond planting warm-season food plots, summer is an ideal time to implement wildlife and forestry management techniques to ensure both wildlife and food plots thrive during....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
What is an Estate Plan? An estate plan is a collection of legal instruments to plan for the management of your affairs after death. It can be tailored to meet....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Years ago, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System published an Alabama Farm Book. This annual publication was a series of legal and ledger-sized paper worksheets for farmers to write down different....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Parents want their children to grow up to succeed in life. They want their children to feel like they can do anything they put their minds to. This ability grows....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is an important species both commercially and ecologically. Alabama’s relatively small coastline limits its annual wild oyster landings; however, the coastal communities are home to....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Sustainable Crops Educational Programs Diagnostic Services Project Leader: Kassie Conner Background/Situation/Issue: Accurate pest diagnosis is the first and most critical step in any integrated pest management (IPM) program. Appropriate IPM....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Pullet and Broiler Breeder Conference Project Leaders: Bill Dozier Institutional Lead: 1862 Extension‒AU Program Objectives: To equip broiler breeder industry professionals with up-to-date, research-based management strategies that optimize reproductive performance....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Auburn University has recently named Alabama 4-H alumnus Reid McGuire as its youth livestock program manager. Located in the Auburn College of Agriculture, McGuire will oversee....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As summer temperatures rise, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialist emphasizes the importance of protecting children from the dangers of sun exposure and water-related risks. Parents....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
July’s Grow More, Give More Harvest of the Month is eggplant! Find growing instructions as well as yummy recipes that use eggplant below. Garden Series Card Grow More Eggplant Recipes....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Knowing the carcass quality of a herd is important to attaining Beef Quality Assurance targets for meat value. Learn the methods available for collecting data and the approach that is best for your operation.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Health Rocks!® empowers youth with critical life skills to make informed, responsible decisions, particularly when it comes to risky behaviors like substance use.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
