Alabama Cooperative Extension System

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Whether caring for backyard oaks, a forest of pines or maples lining a city street, proper tree care requires specialized knowledge. To help professionals build that....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — People know mosquitoes as those annoying insects that can ruin any outdoor activity. However, there is more to these flying pests than just an itchy bite.....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The high temperatures and humidity levels of an Alabama summer are perfect conditions for fly populations to thrive. If left to their own devices, flies can....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Pollinators play a vital role in the environment by helping crops, fruits, vegetables and flowers flourish. Through upcoming Pollinator Partners of Alabama training events, people can....

Balloon releases have long been a popular way to mark special occasions such as weddings, graduations, and memorials. While it may seem harmless to watch colorful balloons float into the....

During Alabama’s coldest months, from December through March, most plant species go dormant. However, there are two non-native species that emerge in an often showy way: henbit (Lamium aplexicaule) and....

Hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) is an invasive weed found throughout much of the world. Although it is used as a medicinal plant in some regions, it still causes considerable frustration....

It’s that time of year again – children running wild with no school in session, mothers socializing by the pool, families vacationing, and young adults traveling in their time off....

Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year but are most common from November through April. Norovirus is a highly contagious pathogen that causes sudden vomiting and diarrhea.

In the year 2026, the oldest baby boomer is expected to turn 80. Baby boomers are individuals born between 1946 and 1964.

Serviceberry—also known as shadbush, saskatoon, or juneberry—is a widespread genus (Amelanchier spp.) of fruiting trees with four species present in Alabama. Serviceberry has been utilized by both Native Americans and....

Conflicts between humans and snakes have existed for many millennia. Through both fear and fascination, snakes seem to capture the public’s imagination, so requests for snake relocation–rather than extermination–have become....

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Gardeners can grow their education and community through the Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Registration for the program’s fall training course is now open until....

There are many reasons why people purchase land. These may include privacy, income-generation opportunities, hunting, or simply for aesthetics. For those that have purchased or inherited land for the first....

The business model canvas and feedback loop are valuable tools for entrepreneurs, such as small business owners at all stages of business.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Across southern Alabama, the invasive species known as torpedograss is wreaking havoc everywhere from upland sites to lakes and marshes. This fast-moving weed spreads in both....

This expense calculator reflects the cost of starting an oyster farm operation and its annual cost of production. Projected costs can be changed to estimate the associated cost for a....

Choosing the right soybean variety is one of the first and most important steps in planning for the next growing season. Soybean variety selection has a significant impact on maximizing....

Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) Spreading naturally and blooming bright with daisy-like flowers from May through July, lanceleaf coreopsis feeds pollinators, fills vases with sunny flowers, and keeps birds coming back....

Asian wisterias—Chinese (Wisteria sinensis), Japanese (Wisteria floribunda), and hybrids (Wisteria x formosa)—are invasive plants in the United States, originally introduced for their showy purple flowers and ornamental use. It is....