by Paul Hollis | Mar 23, 2023 | Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Research
As Congress begins debating a new Farm Bill — including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — an Auburn University research project reveals one of the effects of stricter work requirements for participating in SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition benefits to...
by Taylor Edwards | Mar 14, 2023 | Hot Topics
To kick off Ag Week, the College of Agriculture is hosting an Our Work Seminar featuring Environmental Science graduates on Monday, March 20 in Funchess Hall, Room 246, from 12-1 p.m. Box lunches will be provided to those who register to attend. Ag Council is...
by Megan Ross | Mar 13, 2023 | Job Opportunities
Get an in depth look Environmental Science Careers on Monday, March 20 Our March Our Work Seminar Film will feature three Environmental Science Graduate. Rachel Kuntz, Environmental Scientist with GMC, Chad Hoffman, Program Director with Coosa Riverkeepers, and Jessie...
by Paul Hollis | Mar 8, 2023 | Feature
This past year, Auburn University’s College of Agriculture announced the availability of state-funded research and equipment purchase capital for fiscal year 2023. These competitively awarded grants were offered through the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station...
by Paul Hollis | Mar 8, 2023 | Animal Sciences, Research
Auburn University is one of four U.S. universities to share in a nearly $2.8 million grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The award is part of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative-Foundational Knowledge of Agricultural...
by Megan Ross | Mar 3, 2023 | Job Opportunities
College of Agriculture Career Fair set for Tuesday, February 21 Handshakes & Headshots Event following Whether you are looking for an internship or a full-time job or want to learn more about the industry, students are invited to attend the College of Agriculture...
by Kristen Bowman | Feb 17, 2023 | Feature
By Brian Wesley and Kristen Bowman Gregory N. Whitis, Auburn alumnus and retired fisheries extension specialist, has printed the second and final edition of the late E.W. Shell’s “The Evolution of the Auburn University Fisheries Program.” The 800-page book includes...
by Kristen Bowman | Feb 15, 2023 | Feature
The 2023 Women in Agriculture Luncheon, hosted by the College of Agriculture at Auburn University, will feature distinguished alumna, writer and horticulturalist Abra Lee. The luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Auburn Hotel and Conference...
by Josh Woods | Feb 15, 2023 | Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, News
Vantage South will offer precision planter training March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the E.V. Smith Research Center in Shorter. Lunch and drinks will be provided by Vantage South. Advance registration is required using the event’s online registration form. The day...
by Paul Hollis | Feb 9, 2023 | Biosystems Engineering, Research
While controlled environment agriculture or CEA has the potential to improve access to local, nutritious fruits and vegetables on a year-round basis, the greenhouse gas emissions associated with greenhouse production is five times higher than field-grown produce. For...
by Megan Ross | Feb 9, 2023 | Job Opportunities
Our Work Seminar Film set for Feb 17 features the Alabama Cooperative Extension System We are excited to feature the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for our first Our Work Seminar of 2023 on Friday, Feb. 17, at 12 p.m. in Funchess Hall, room 246. This Our Work...
by Vanna Dupree | Feb 6, 2023 | Hot Topics
A minor can be a beneficial addition to your education. Getting a minor can be a way to tap into your interests, drive academic pursuits or specialize your degree. They provide flexibility in the workforce, which makes you a more desirable job candidate. Auburn...
by Paul Hollis | Jan 26, 2023 | Research, School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences
While phosphorus is an essential element for plant metabolism and growth, its future supply under elevated levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide is uncertain. A shortage of this important nutrient could lead to lower crop yields, especially in poorer countries. “Our...
by Josh Woods | Jan 25, 2023 | Feature, News
Richard Guthrie, former dean of the Auburn University College of Agriculture and director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, passed away Jan. 23. “Dr. Guthrie was a dear friend and mentor to many of us and was a highly respected leader for our college,...
by Megan Ross | Jan 23, 2023 | Job Opportunities
Apply to attend Ag Promise in Washington, DC- March 5-7 – Sponsorship includes registration, hotel, and airfare expenses — The College of Agriculture is taking applications to sponsor two students to attend Ag Promise on March 5-7 in Washington, DC. Ag Promise...
by agwpadmin | Jan 12, 2023 | AL Cooperative Extension, Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences, Feature
By Katie Nichols As farmers prepare for the upcoming growing seasons, the dawning of a new year is a reminder of the new things to come. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is planning two precision agriculture workshops in February. These workshops are designed...
by Megan Ross | Jan 10, 2023 | Job Opportunities
Our Work Film featuring D&F Equipment, the Miller Poultry Center and the industry impact premiering on October 26 The College of Agriculture invites students, faculty, and staff to attend the screening of our second Our Work film of the fall semester. The...
by Paul Hollis | Jan 10, 2023 | Biosystems Engineering, Research
Auburn University researchers are leading a $2 million Department of Energy grant that aims to produce hydrogen from blended feedstock such as legacy waste coal, forest residues and municipal solid waste. “The benefits of converting waste coal, biomass and food waste...
by agwpadmin | Dec 20, 2022 | Horticulture, The Season News
By Amy Weaver The garden on the rooftop of the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center does more than provide food and adornments for guests of its signature restaurant, 1856 – Culinary Residence, The Laurel Hotel & Spa and Ariccia Cucina Italiana. In fact,...
by Paul Hollis | Dec 14, 2022 | Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Biosystems Engineering, Feature, Poultry Science
Auburn University is one of three universities sharing a $28 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), to establish an Institute for Rural Partnership to research the causes and conditions of...
by Kristen Bowman | Dec 14, 2022 | Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Feature
A team of Auburn University faculty members from the colleges of Agriculture, Engineering, and Sciences and Mathematics placed first in the national Coleridge Initiative Food for Thought Data Challenge, in association with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The team...
