Alabama Cooperative Extension System

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Great Southeast Pollinator Census returns to Alabama Aug. 21 and 22. This two-day event gives anyone the opportunity to become a citizen scientist and observe,....

August’s Grow More, Give More Harvest of the Month is Southern peas! Find growing instructions as well as yummy recipes that use peas below. Garden Series Card Grow More Peas....

The Branch and Bloom Society honors those who invest in the future of Alabama communities by supporting the Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Through their generosity, members help cultivate....

The Alabama Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Volunteer Program is a framework for volunteers to learn and explore the world of horticulture through research-based knowledge. Result? They develop and support educational....

Know the conditions under which bacterial blight of cotton occurs and the signs and symptoms to look for. More importantly, learn disease prevention and proven strategies to prevent the occurrence....

Healthy soils are the foundation of productive and sustainable agriculture, as they support plant growth by enhancing soil moisture retention and efficient nutrient use. However, the sandy soil of the....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist Scott Graham has been recognized nationally by Cotton Grower magazine as one of its inaugural Best in Cotton award recipients. In....

Alabama features seven distinct soil regions, each with specific physical, chemical, and biological traits that affect the kinds of grains that can be successfully grown there. Understanding these regional variations is critical for producers to tailor management practices that maximize yield potential and long-term profitability.

The hammerhead worm is an invasive flatworm that can be found throughout Alabama landscapes. While this pest is new to some, it has been in the United States since the....

Managing hurricane risk is an important part of forest planning to best meet the goals of forest owners. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Southeast Climate Hub and Clemson....

Emergencies can happen with little warning. Severe weather, power outages, illness, or transportation problems can make access to medications, food, clean water, and health care difficult. For people living with....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama 4-H offers an array of poultry projects, from starting a flock of chickens through Chick Chain to competitions like Poultry Judging. With a new, one-of-a-kind....

Alabama’s hot, rainy summers are optimal for the growth of fruits and vegetables, but it also creates ideal conditions for disease and pest to develop, making a proper spraying program....

Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) Native to wooded slopes and stream banks, smooth hydrangea adds height and structure to woodland and shady perennial gardens—growing 3 to 6 feet tall and wide.....

Weed interference during citrus grove establishment can reduce tree growth and delay early production. Effective weed management requires the use of pre- and postemergent herbicides. For this, growers must know....

Citrus budding, or grafting, is an important tool in creating a plant that stands up to varying environmental conditions and grower goals. Because freeze injury is the most limiting factor....

In 2010, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated that about 133 billion pounds of food, roughly 30 to 40 percent of the food supply, is wasted annually. This loss....

Learn definitions for the various life stages of oysters and how they are used for different purposes.

Proper soil fertility, precise irrigation management, and summer air temperatures create ideal conditions for growing vegetables in Alabama which can also be conditions that create challenges for growers to manage....

The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is administering a Shellfish Pilot Crop Insurance Program that can benefit Alabama’s commercial oyster growers. The program offers two forms of coverage in Alabama....