Tag: Alabama Cooperative Extension System
ACES: Alabama timber market trending upward after rocky year
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — After a rocky 2023, the Alabama timber market is expected to begin trending in the right direction in 2024. However,...
Garden and garnish with Alabama Extension’s Harvest of the Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — This year, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Grow More, Give More program is helping gardeners in a brand-new way. Each...
Start the new year with a pantry cleanout
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Take advantage of the cold weather and make the time spent indoors productive. Angela Treadaway, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System...
ACES: USDA releases new hardiness zone map for United States
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For the first time in more than a decade, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released new hardiness zone...
ACES: Buzz surrounding 29th annual Beekeeping Symposium and Honey Show
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Calling all beekeepers! Registration for the 29th Annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium is now open. The symposium is set for Feb....
ACES: What’s the buzz about honey?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The arrival of fall generally signifies the end of honey harvest for most beekeepers in the United States. Always a...
Alabama Extension expert: Learn how to make kombucha from the comfort...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - What is all the hype about making kombucha? While this fermented drink is available at many retail locations, Alabama Cooperative...
Native azalea and wildflower sale coming
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Master Gardeners and Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host an inaugural Native Azalea and Wildflowers Sale on Saturday,...
Alabama peaches in some uncertainty for 2023
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama peach growers are currently evaluating the state of their fruit crop for 2023. Seasonal temperatures play a large role...
Just wing it: Wing prices fall for Super Bowl LVII
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Football fanatics in the United States are big fans of chicken wings at most Super Bowl parties. In recent years,...
Extension offers additional Natural Resources Webinars in 2023
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System continues its award-winning Natural Resources Webinar Series in 2023. A product of the system’s forestry,...
To bee or not to bee
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bees and other pollinators are integral to our ecosystem and food supply. Whether keeping bees as a hobby or for profit,...
Breaking the ice: Will plants recover from recent freeze damage?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The hiring of Auburn University’s new football coach, Hugh Freeze, isn’t the only freeze Alabamians experienced in December. A stretch...
ACES: Pesticide training Jan. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host Private Pesticide Applicator Training with the exam on Wednesday, Jan....
Veteran and Beginning Farmer workshop series kicks off new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Extension) have partnered the past several years to provide training to...
ACES: Pet goats
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Goats are becoming popular pets for people living in urban as well as rural and suburban communities. Goat owners in...
ACES: Pest proof your home to keep critters away this winter
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Winter can bring a seemingly sudden invasion of indoor pests when the weather turns cold. Dealing with these critters can...
Freezing foods and leftovers: The safe way
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Freezing foods is one of the best and safest ways to preserve foods throughout the year. This technique is especially...
ACES: Flash drought- conquering a dry domain
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fall has brought a wave of aridity to Alabama along with its pleasant temperatures. In the new climate, homeowners around...
Preparing for fall and winter hunting season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fall is almost here, and avid game hunters are looking forward to a season of sitting by the dove field...
Beginning farmers invited to tour J. Calvert Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Beginning Farmer Series serves to help new producers develop knowledge and critical skills so they can...
Battery-powered chainsaws: Quiet but dangerous
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many tool manufacturers are offering batteries as an alternative power source to gasoline in today’s market. Chainsaws are one of...
Guide to Alabama’s venomous snakes
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Summertime is in full throttle, and outdoor enthusiasts are being extra cautious because of snakes. Most native Alabama snake species...
Taking care of tomatoes
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Tomatoes are by far the most popular plant in the vegetable garden but can also be the most problematic. Eliminate the questions...
Summer sun safety tips
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Warm weather naturally allows people to engage in outdoor activities, such as barbecues, sports, hiking or camping; yet warm weather...
Surviving the high cost of living
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), food prices, on average, increased by 10.8 percent from April...
How to respond to product recalls
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Product recalls are unpredictable and can be a hazard to you or your family. Staying up to date on the...
Alabama poultry’s environmental excellence
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Poultry ranks as Alabama’s top-producing agricultural commodity. The industry continues to strive for environmental excellence each day while meeting the...
Alabama’s booming catfish industry ranked #2 in U.S.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Alabama has a reputation for cooking and serving delicious food. Barbecue, coleslaw and fried chicken are all southern staples. In the summer,...
May is National Walking Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Accept the challenge to walk like a champion all year, but especially during the month of May. May is National...
Alabama’s forests: clearing the air
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – One of the world’s largest sources of carbon can likely be found in your backyard. In fact, trees are some...
A home gardener’s guide to corn
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As many home gardeners know, there are many varieties of corn to choose from. Essentially there is sweet corn and...
Learn to be a picnic pro
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Sunshine, the perfect spot in the grass and delicious food are the beginnings of an ideal picnic.
Yesterday, April 23, was...
Celebrating Earth Day
Earth Day, now in its 52nd year, was first observed in 1970, with an estimated 20 million people engaging in environmental festivities across the...
Research shows mosquitoes remember, avoid pesticide odors
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – No one likes dealing with mosquitoes. As potential vectors of diseases, controlling mosquito populations is an important aspect of human...
Springing into hummingbird season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Spring is in the air. Temperatures are beginning to rise, and flowers will soon begin to bloom. The fair weather...
Tips for cooking heart-healthy food
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death worldwide. Consuming too...
Weed management for spring forages
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—As springtime approaches, so do those pesky weeds that keep pastures from producing at the highest level. David Russell, an Alabama Cooperative...
Choosing a citrus tree for the backyard
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— The recent introduction of new diseases and lack of cold hardiness can make citrus a challenging fruit to grow in some...
Soil sampling isn’t just for farmers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With spring creeping in, home gardeners are preparing to plant some of their favorite things. Soil sampling is a quick...
Alabama 4-H members leading, learning and making a difference
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – When faced with trying times, Alabama youth remain resilient! Alabama 4-H and its members continue to make positive impacts all...
Don’t be stumped by the 2022 timber market
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama timber industry is successfully healing after the COVID-19 pandemic’s temporary crippling of the market two years ago. The...
Stop the cycle of unhealthy habits during National Nutrition Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— A lack of proper nutrition and physical activity is a major problem in Alabama. In fact, it is recognized as the...
Straw bale gardening great alternative to planting a garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Farmers and gardeners have been using compost for thousands of years, but that doesn’t mean it always has to be...
Alabama peach season to blossom or bust?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – For Alabama peach farmers, this time of year is crucial in determining how the growing season will turn out.
In order...
Picking the perfect Valentine’s Day roses
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Roses and Valentine’s Day go together like bread and butter. Unfortunately, some roses can begin to droop and wilt after...
Wallace State Community College, Alabama Extension Office hosting Pond Management Series...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are teaming up to host a Wallace State Pond Management series.
Classroom...
Avian Influenza makes a return to the Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in wild ducks in North Carolina and South Carolina. While professionals have...
Get to know Alabama Extension: Fish and Water
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has the privilege of assisting Alabamians through a range of topics from agriculture to home...
Simply Southern television show brings Extension expertise to wider audiences
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s partnership with Simply Southern TV is expanding. In 2022, viewers can learn ways to transform their landscapes...
Many factors at play in the current inflation situation
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – “Inflation” is a word that is being thrown around a lot in today’s media market. What is inflation? What is...
Begin deer season with food safety in mind
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Withdeer season opening Oct. 15, Mark Smith, a wildlife scientist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, says hunters need a game plan to...
Ivermectin for animals not safe for people
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Farm supply and feed stores cannot keep a livestock deworming medication on the shelves because social media posts are calling it a...
March of the armyworm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Folks across Cullman County are seeing an increase in brown caterpillars that are helping themselves to lawns, gardens and crops. What...
Exercise your food freedom during Fourth of July weekend
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fire up the grill, grab a few sparklers and get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.
While the patriotic...
Make more from the food you grow
AUBURN UNIVERSITY - Each growing season, producers must decide how and where to sell their crops. Farmers markets, grocery stores, roadside stands and wholesale...
Livestock making the switch to soy? Everything you need to know!
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Did you know? Livestock were on the soy diet before it was cool.
While this may seem a bit surprising, soybeans...
Let’s erase e-waste
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Broken or discarded household and industry electronics used for telecommunications, data processing or entertainment are known as electronic waste (e-waste)....
Extension receives grants to support COVID-19 vaccines
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY & AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, representing Alabama A&M and Auburn universities, received grant funding to provide much needed...
Recent drop in lumber prices doesn’t tell full story
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – After a year of record-high lumber prices, headlines across the country are reporting a 40% plunge in prices since May....
Small Businesses – Why Shop Local?
People may often see the terms “shop local” or “buy small” used in advertisements, on bumper stickers and in-store signs. These terms are also...
Berries and summer are the perfect companions
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. –Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, oh my!
The summer is the peak season for most of the delicious berries we like to incorporate...
Another active hurricane season predicted
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This year’s hurricane season appears to be developing into an active one. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting 13 to...
Drink water to beat the summer heat
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Drinking water may be the best way to beat the hot Alabama temperatures that arrive with summer. With temperatures routinely...
Deer: Attract or deter?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer in residential areas—homeowners either love the friendly visitors or wish they would leave plants alone. While hunting season has...
Over vs. under watering house plants
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Wouldn’t it be nice if house plants could talk? That would certainly make caring for them easier. Many people feel...
Purchasing seeds from online “yard sale” platforms
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – When purchasing seeds in the store, there is a general trust that what is on the packet is what will...
Planning the perfect picnic
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Spring has sprung. The weather is warming up and nature is starting to teem with new life. Since Friday was...
Coffee grounds – from the mug to the garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – After enjoying a hot cup of joe in the morning, what can be done with all the used coffee grounds?...
Liven up spring gardens with perennial plants
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – All gardeners know that no spring garden is complete without perennial plants. Adding different textures, colors and shapes, perennials can...
Alabama Cottage Food Law: The do’s and don’ts
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – From jams and jellies to muffins and cookies, selling certain food items from home is now an option for many...
‘Horticulture is my true love’
CULLMAN, Ala. - After almost four decades with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover is hanging up his...
Alabama hemp industry still growing strong
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hemp production is still at the forefront of many Alabama producers’ minds as early reports indicate an increase in the...
Growing vegetable transplants
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With spring on the horizon, it is time to start preparing vegetable transplants. When growing vegetable transplants for the home...
Dr. Mike Phillips named director of Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN, Ala. — Mike Phillips has been named director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), the primary outreach organization for Alabama A&M and...
Backyard composting year-round
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Composting is often associated with the hot, summer months. Contrary to popular belief, composting is a process that continues through...
Grow more, give more
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Growing and harvesting your own vegetables is a fulfilling process not only for gardeners and families, but also for communities....
Choose the perfect roses this Valentine’s Day
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many traditions are associated with Valentine’s Day year after year. One of the most popular is providing roses for loved...
Where, oh where are my winter bulbs?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Winter bulbs serve as remedy to the winter blues until spring. However, what if the bulbs simply refuse to bloom?...
2021 integrated pest management guides available
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Whether an amateur gardener or seasoned agriculturalist, there is no denying that pests can sometimes sneak in and ruin a...
Learn to grow Asian fruits & vegetables
Both home gardeners and small-scale commercial growers can benefit from growing Alabama-emergent Asian vegetables. Growing emergent crops, such as bitter melon and yard-long bean,...
26th annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium Feb. 6-7
The 26th annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium is going digital! Because of current COVID-19 restrictions, participants will be able to attend this year’s symposium from...
Rodent-free is the way to be
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With a new year comes new resolutions. This year, make it a priority to keep a rodent-free home. Aside from...
Exposing popular food safety myths
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – When people think of myths, they think of creatures such as Big Foot or the Loch Ness monster. However, there...
Start planning now for spring gardens
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – While experiencing the cold winter weather, one of the many things people look forward to are luscious spring gardens. It...
Holiday decorating with backyard greenery
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deck the halls with boughs of holly—and pinecones, cotton bolls and magnolia seed pods. Backyard greenery can be combined to...
Poinsettias: Caring for the Christmas flower
Written by Justin Miller for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Poinsettias reign supreme as the main flowers of the holiday season....
Talking turkey: the ins and outs of food safety
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – While Thanksgiving might look a little different this year, proper food safety measures when dealing with the turkey have not...
Understanding bullying and the connection to suicide: A resource for parents
Suicide resulting from bullying is a growing problem. Learn to recognize the warning signs and what parents and others can do.
Nationally, suicide is the...
November recognized as American Diabetes Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Five hundred and thirty thousand Alabamians have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Alabama...
Heifer Development Program great opportunity for producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Cattle producers in Alabama with yearling heifers should look to participate in the Sand Mountain Elite Heifer Development Program. This...
Ground covers for Alabama landscapes
Ground covers are used to provide edgings to pathways, control erosion and add interest to landscape design.
In agriculture, ground cover is the name given...
Smart planning: 10 steps for financial success during the holiday season
With the holiday season approaching, it is vital to consider ways to save money and not end up creating new debt. Developing some type...
Why do leaves change colors?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Crisp, cool mornings and long shadows signal that fall has truly set in. With a transition into cooler weather, comes...
Making family meals less stressful
For a lot of families, the idea of family meals can seem daunting. The term often makes people think of elaborate meals that take...
Carver’s guide to preserving carved pumpkins
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The ghoulish sights on the front steps this Halloween season should be a glowing Jack-O-Lantern creation, not a rotting pumpkin....
2021 Alabama hemp grower applications now available; Cullman info session Nov....
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hemp grower applications and processor/handler applications are available for the 2021 growing season from Oct. 13 through Nov. 30. Applications...
Focus on harvest safety this fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Farmers in the Southeast are in the thick of harvest season, making safety more important than ever. Round-the-clock work and...
Harvesting and storing pecans this fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As leaves begin to darken and pumpkins decorate every doorstep, pecans are ripe and ready for harvest as fall settles...
Mum’s the word
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With fall here, the radiant autumn colors of chrysanthemums for sale begin lining the entrances of grocery stores across Alabama....
