Alabama Cooperative Extension System

There is never a dull moment in beekeeping. Honey bees are fascinating creatures, and there is much to know about them as a beekeeper. Before starting a beekeeping venture, ask....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Consistent dry weather is causing concerns for Alabama agriculture. Planting has slowed, pastures are stressed and ponds are drying up. The U.S. Drought Monitor released April....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Half a world away in Queensland, Australia, a group of Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialists and agents this spring toured the Bundaburg region in search of fresh ideas....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For the last home series of the regular season, Auburn softball invites 4-H members to experience the thrills of Jane B. Moore Field during the Alabama....

Want to learn more about Alabama’s pollinators and simple ways to protect them? Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Home Horticulture team to become a certified pollinator partner! This training....

April is filled with national health observances and awareness days that encourage individuals, families, and communities to focus on healthier lifestyles.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Honoring decades of leadership, the Friends of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) selected Ron Smith as a 2026 Hall of Fame inductee. Coordinated by the Southern IPM....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Baking has been a lifelong passion for Elizabeth Belcher. “Growing up, we did Saturday morning breakfasts with my grandpa, and he always baked his own bread,”....

Today, more than 1 billion people celebrate Earth Day or Mother Earth Day each year to raise awareness about the environment.

Alabama’s shellfish aquaculture industry produces eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) through off-bottom farming techniques, including adjustable long-line and floating cage systems. Highlights for 2024 Thirteen commercial oyster aquaculture operations reported harvests....

A safe food environment is essential for protecting family and friends from potential foodborne illness. The following list describes potential pitfalls in key food safety areas such as food storage,....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Kaleigh Backstrom has always wanted to know the why behind everything. This curiosity made one moment as a teenager especially difficult. Waiting on the veterinarian to....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The agricultural industry is a people business. That was a major factor in Duncan McSorley’s decision to pursue a future career in Cooperative Extension. As a....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Life can hit like a ton of bricks. One moment all the bills are paid, and things are rocking along smoothly. Then, BAM…the water heater explodes.....

Drought conditions across Alabama and the Southeastern U.S. are intensifying, with several areas experiencing moderate to extreme drought (figure 1). While the impact on crop growth is immediate, an equally....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — With a flick of the wrist, Jim DelPrince perfectly placed a stem into a large floral bouquet. In front of a crowd of onlookers, he inspected....

Spring is a season of renewal, making it a great time to refresh daily habits that support diabetes management. As the weather warms up and fresh foods become more available,....

There are many sweeteners available, but honey is a product of honeybees and is the only insect-derived sweetener widely available.

The wages of average workers are not keeping pace with the steady rise in prices. The result is inflation, causing a decrease in buying power.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY and ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. — From school classrooms and college campuses to the career field, family life and retirement, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System provides educational opportunities....