Ally Jackson working toward third poultry science degree from Auburn

by agwpadmin | Oct 28, 2025 | Feature, Poultry Science

By Machaira Christopher When Ally Jackson first came to Auburn, she felt at home — so much so that she stayed for three degrees. Having completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in poultry science on the Plains, Jackson is currently working toward a doctorate in...

Auburn University researchers target horn flies in fight for cattle health

by agwpadmin | Oct 21, 2025 | Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, News, Research

The common parasitic horn fly (Haemotabia irritans) can drain up to a pint of cow blood every week, and they are fast becoming resistant to insecticide. Researchers at the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station are working to develop smarter solutions for Alabama’s...

Veterinarian-turned poultry researcher improving animal health in supply chain

by agwpadmin | Oct 3, 2025 | Feature, Poultry Science

By Machaira Christopher When Dr. Rana Waqar Tabish came to Auburn to begin working toward his PhD, he already had one doctorate under his belt. After treating poultry for diseases as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) back home in Pakistan, Tabish decided to pursue...

Local brewery collaborates with Horticulture, Human Sciences for Oktoberfest pumpkin beer

by agwpadmin | Sep 30, 2025 | Feature, Horticulture

By Graham Brooks New and special beer releases are a point of pride at New Realm Brewing–Auburn and that will continue with the unveiling of Pine Hill Pumpkin Amber as a new pumpkin beer just in time for spooky season and Oktoberfest. Named after Auburn’s oldest...

BATM major combines agriculture, technology to create workforce of future

by agwpadmin | Jul 23, 2025 | Biosystems Engineering, Feature

By Amy Weaver Auburn University often adds academic programs in response to workforce demand and societal needs. One of the latest additions is a major in biological and agricultural technology management. With the acronym BATM, it is colloquially called the “Batman”...

Alumnus takes animal sciences degree to the Last Frontier

by agwpadmin | Jul 18, 2025 | Animal Sciences, Feature

By Chris Anthony Far from the rolling plains of Alabama, the tiny mountain community of Haines, Alaska, (population 1,700) might be the last place you would expect to hear a hearty “War Eagle” as an eagle soars overhead. But that is slowly changing with Gabe Hallmark...

Predicting investment returns for crop irrigation

by agwpadmin | May 1, 2025 | Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Research

New model to help farmers make better investment decisions By Danielle Lunny Alabama farmers considering investing in irrigation equipment will soon have a free, comprehensive online tool to help them decide. A new prediction model will combine weather and economic...