by Kacey Watson | Mar 25, 2026 | Entomology & Plant Pathology, Horticulture, News
Crape myrtle blooms have long shaped Southern landscapes, yet a major pest—crape myrtle bark scale—is jeopardizing their health and appearance. Auburn researchers are looking for answers to protect the treasured tree and provide management strategies. Crape myrtle...
by agwpadmin | Mar 16, 2026 | Animal Sciences, Feature
A graduate student’s journey to agricultural advocacy By Samantha Bennett Most days, Duncan McSorley’s graduate studies keep him close to the land – evaluating forage plots, studying cattle grazing habits and seeking answers to questions that matter most to...
by Adam Cletzer | Mar 12, 2026 | Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences, News
Herbicide-resistant weeds are a multimillion-dollar problem for Alabama cotton growers. New research will examine how two widely used pre-planting practices – poultry litter application and cover crops – affect weed emergence. The study will define best management...
by Kacey Watson | Mar 10, 2026 | Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Entomology & Plant Pathology, News
Bees appear to be social creatures, as they frequently congregate on flowers or nest in plain sight. At the Auburn University Bee Center, researchers and students are digging deeper into the complexities of the sociality of bees. Alabama Agricultural Experiment...
by Kristen Bowman | Mar 5, 2026 | E.T. York Lecturer Series, Feature
Renowned agronomist, plant geneticist and national science policy leader Molly Jahn is the 2026 E.T. York Distinguished Lecturer at Auburn University. Jahn will present a lecture titled “The Future of Food” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the Hotel at Auburn...
by Paul Hollis | Mar 3, 2026 | AAES Administration, Feature
Auburn University’s Board of Trustees has approved the construction of four new support buildings for the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, the first such facilities built since the Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center was completed in 2012. “These...
by Adam Cletzer | Feb 12, 2026 | Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Aquaculture & Fisheries Business Institute, News, School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences
Much like humans during the holidays, fish seldom catch just one cold at a time. Yet much of what scientists know about fish health has been learned by studying pathogens one by one. Fish scientists at Auburn University and the USDA are challenging that approach...
by Kristen Bowman | Feb 5, 2026 | Feature, News
Interim Dean of the Auburn University College of Agriculture Dr. Arthur Appel announced this week the publication of the college’s new strategic plan. The plan follows the direction and signature goals outlined by the university’s new strategic plan, Strategic Plan...
by Kristen Bowman | Jan 29, 2026 | Feature
Auburn College of Agriculture to host annual luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 25 An alumnus of the Auburn University College of Agriculture and his entrepreneurial, cofounder wife will share their story at the 2026 Spring Leadership Luncheon, presented by the college’s...
by Kacey Watson | Jan 28, 2026 | Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Animal Sciences
The Animal Science and Forages team at Auburn University is making an impact not only in Alabama but increasingly on a global scale through their research and outreach efforts. Through a multi-state research grant, the team is taking their research into Alabama cattle...
by Kacey Watson | Jan 16, 2026 | AL Cooperative Extension, Entomology & Plant Pathology, extension, News, Outreach
Next month, honeybee enthusiasts are invited to attend the 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium. The event will take place on February 7. Alabama Extension System and Auburn University will share this educational and training opportunity for new and seasoned...
by agwpadmin | Jan 6, 2026 | Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, News, School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences
Fish scientists at Auburn University have recently refined a gene replacement method for transferring a advantageous gene from alligators into catfish to increase disease resistance. The method purposefully makes the fish sterile by replacing a reproductive gene with...
by Josh Woods | Dec 30, 2025 | Biosystems Engineering, News
Retired professor and head emeritus of biosystems engineering Paul K. Turnquist passed away Dec. 11. Turnquist joined the Auburn family as a department head in 1977 after serving on the faculties of South Dakota State University and Oklahoma State University. He...
by Kacey Watson | Dec 18, 2025 | Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, News, Water Resources Center, Water Resources Center
The Auburn University Water Resources Center (AUWRC) and Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) were recently awarded an Environmental Literacy for Community Resilience grant from the National Academy of Science’s Gulf Research Program. The...
by Kacey Watson | Dec 15, 2025 | Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, AU Stories, College of Agriculture, extension, Horticulture, News, Research
The holiday season means a time for not only giving gifts but giving back to our communities with a joyful spirit. Jeremy Pickens, assistant extension professor at Auburn University, spread holiday cheer by donating 200 Christmas trees through the Trees for Troops...
by Kristen Bowman | Dec 12, 2025 | Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Feature, News
A candidate for a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business and economics is the fall 2025 student marshal for the Auburn University College of Agriculture. Olivia Hudson’s time in the college has been punctuated by extensive student leadership opportunities. She...
by Kristen Bowman | Dec 11, 2025 | Feature
A first-generation Auburn University College of Agriculture student is the recipient of the fall 2025 Dean’s Award for Academic and Professional Excellence. Madison Renfroe, a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in agricultural communications, was selected for the...
by agwpadmin | Dec 3, 2025 | extension, Feature
Auburn University has named Eve Brantley as the 1862 Extension director for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, effective Jan. 1, 2026, Auburn President Christopher B. Roberts announced today. The appointment follows years of Brantley’s leadership within...
by Kacey Watson | Nov 24, 2025 | Animal Sciences, News
Springtime in Alabama brings a wealth of livestock opportunities for youth to learn, compete and connect statewide. From first-timers to lifelong livestock exhibitors, Alabama youth will find livestock events tailored to every experience level in 2026. Youth livestock...
by Paul Hollis | Nov 20, 2025 | News
Alabama farmers have seen a virtual plague of challenges in 2025—uncertain international markets, rising input costs, delayed planting, a flash drought and continuing wildlife damage, to name only a few. That’s why researchers at the Alabama Agricultural Experiment...
by Kacey Watson | Nov 18, 2025 | Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agriculture, News, news-release, Poultry Science, Research, Women in Ag
When food poisoning strikes people often spend hours wondering what they ate or touched to cause the illness. Fortunately, poultry scientists at Auburn University dedicate countless hours to advancing food safety practices—from production and processing all the way to...
