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U.S. Beekeeping Survey reveals highest honey bee colony losses during 2024-2025
The annual U.S. Beekeeping Survey results are in for the 2024-2025 calendar year. In collaboration with Auburn University, the Apiary Inspectors of America, Oregon State University and others, the national survey estimated that 55.6% of managed honey bee colonies were...
Understudied cotton is the focus of Auburn University research on seedling diseases
Cotton is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable plants in the world, with its heart-shaped leaves and branches that explode into powder-white fruit. But it’s also one of the more understudied field crops. “Previously, it was unclear where and which specific...
Organic Opportunity: consumer trends in Alabama organic produce
A recent study conducted by agricultural economists through the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station examined consumers’ willingness to pay a premium for organic...
Pest management solutions: Faculty and students receive regional recognition
Auburn University graduate students and one faculty member rose above and beyond for this year’s Southern Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Awards. For the first time,...
Going Green: Blersch’s lab addresses crucial environmental work
By Amy Weaver Contrary to what the name might suggest, the work currently happening in the Green Infrastructure Lab at Auburn has nothing to do with green-colored roads...
Departmental entomology team places first in national competition
The Departmental Entomology Team comprising students in the College of Agriculture placed first in the 2020 Entomology Games held on Nov. 16 by the Entomology Society of America. The Auburn entomology team includes team captain Seun Olaitan Oladipupo, Madison...
AU Department of Animal Sciences partners with global packaging group
The College of Agriculture’s Department of Animal Sciences is teaming up with global packaging manufacturer and distributor Winpak to focus on research to extend the shelf life of meat and food products. The food product packaging research began in October and will...
Held named chair of Entomology and Plant Pathology
David Held has been named chair of Auburn University’s Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, effective October 1. Held has been a faculty member in the department since 2008. “I believe Dr. Held’s extensive experience in research, teaching and extension have...
College of Ag ’emerging superstars’ receive New Innovator Awards
Two Auburn University College of Agriculture researchers received the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) 2019 New Innovator Award.
Department of Poultry Science partners with ADM Animal Nutrition
Drs. Charles and Jessica Starkey of the Department of Poultry Science in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture are joining forces with ADM.
Two faculty members appointed to College of Agriculture professorships
Elina Coneva was appointed to the William A. Jr. and Cecelia Dozier Endowed Professorship and Kathy Lawrence to the Joseph Kloepper Professorship.
Auburn entomologist receives grant for anti-mosquito material
Auburn Entomologist John Beckmann was awarded $868,145 to develop a lightweight material that blocks mosquito bites and retains coolness in hot weather.
Research to quantify loss of metals in fields with poultry litter
Of special interest to a group of Auburn researchers is the destination of heavy metals — including zinc, copper and lead — in manure used as fertilizer.
USDA funds biosystems professor’s alternative use for farm wastewater
The USDA recently funded Assistant Professor Brendan Higgins’ project that will transform nutrients found in dairy and swine wastewater into fish feed.
$3 million grant to increase innovative conservation practices
College of Agriculture faculty will use a $3 million grant to encourage innovative conservation practices among the state’s row crop farmers.
Auburn research to give voice to rural communities in pandemic
Researchers in Auburn’s College of Agriculture hope to give a voice to the hardships endured in the Deep South’s rural areas during the COVID-19 crisis.
Two College of Agriculture faculty members receive NSF Early Career awards totaling more than $1.4 million
Neha Potnis, assistant professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, and Matt Waters, assistant professor in the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences, have been named NSF Early Career award winners.
Bullard receives top honor from American Society of Parasitologists
Auburn University fisheries professor honored by American Society of Parasitologists
The (re)connection: how alumni are staying close to their college home, no matter how far they go
How alumni are staying close to their college home, no matter how far they go
Auburn Horticulture Club wins top honors at American Society of Horticultural Sciences’ regional meeting
Auburn Horticulture Club wins top honors at American Society of Horticultural Sciences’ regional meeting
Tiger Giving Day to support Department of Horticulture’s new hydroponic container gardens
Tiger Giving Day to support Department of Horticulture’s new hydroponic container gardens
Poultry science department represented well at poultry forum and conference
Auburn poultry science department represented well at poultry forum and conference
Mullenix receives award from animal science society
Mullenix receives award from animal science society
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Just Plain[s] Special
Animal and dairy sciences alumnus plays a valuable part in the unique place Dr. Frank Pierce has chosen to call home. Georgia veterinarian and Auburn alum makes a name for himself.
Research to advance climate-smart irrigation for agriculture
Di Tian, assistant professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Crops, Soil and Environmental Sciences is the lead researcher in a $500,000 three-year interdisciplinary project funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
CSES celebrates a century at Auburn
To commemorate its 100th anniversary, the department invited all alumni and all retired faculty and staff to an all-day open house and a centennial celebration supper at the Alfa Pavilion in November.
Departmental entomology team places first in national competition
The Departmental Entomology Team comprising students in the College of Agriculture placed first in the 2020 Entomology Games held on Nov. 16 by the Entomology Society of America. The Auburn entomology team includes team captain Seun Olaitan Oladipupo, Madison...
AU Department of Animal Sciences partners with global packaging group
The College of Agriculture’s Department of Animal Sciences is teaming up with global packaging manufacturer and distributor Winpak to focus on research to extend the shelf life of meat and food products. The food product packaging research began in October and will...
Held named chair of Entomology and Plant Pathology
David Held has been named chair of Auburn University’s Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, effective October 1. Held has been a faculty member in the department since 2008. “I believe Dr. Held’s extensive experience in research, teaching and extension have...
College of Ag ’emerging superstars’ receive New Innovator Awards
Two Auburn University College of Agriculture researchers received the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) 2019 New Innovator Award.
Department of Poultry Science partners with ADM Animal Nutrition
Drs. Charles and Jessica Starkey of the Department of Poultry Science in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture are joining forces with ADM.
Two faculty members appointed to College of Agriculture professorships
Elina Coneva was appointed to the William A. Jr. and Cecelia Dozier Endowed Professorship and Kathy Lawrence to the Joseph Kloepper Professorship.
Auburn entomologist receives grant for anti-mosquito material
Auburn Entomologist John Beckmann was awarded $868,145 to develop a lightweight material that blocks mosquito bites and retains coolness in hot weather.
Research to quantify loss of metals in fields with poultry litter
Of special interest to a group of Auburn researchers is the destination of heavy metals — including zinc, copper and lead — in manure used as fertilizer.
USDA funds biosystems professor’s alternative use for farm wastewater
The USDA recently funded Assistant Professor Brendan Higgins’ project that will transform nutrients found in dairy and swine wastewater into fish feed.
$3 million grant to increase innovative conservation practices
College of Agriculture faculty will use a $3 million grant to encourage innovative conservation practices among the state’s row crop farmers.
Auburn research to give voice to rural communities in pandemic
Researchers in Auburn’s College of Agriculture hope to give a voice to the hardships endured in the Deep South’s rural areas during the COVID-19 crisis.
Two College of Agriculture faculty members receive NSF Early Career awards totaling more than $1.4 million
Neha Potnis, assistant professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, and Matt Waters, assistant professor in the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences, have been named NSF Early Career award winners.
Bullard receives top honor from American Society of Parasitologists
Auburn University fisheries professor honored by American Society of Parasitologists
The (re)connection: how alumni are staying close to their college home, no matter how far they go
How alumni are staying close to their college home, no matter how far they go
Auburn Horticulture Club wins top honors at American Society of Horticultural Sciences’ regional meeting
Auburn Horticulture Club wins top honors at American Society of Horticultural Sciences’ regional meeting
Tiger Giving Day to support Department of Horticulture’s new hydroponic container gardens
Tiger Giving Day to support Department of Horticulture’s new hydroponic container gardens
Poultry science department represented well at poultry forum and conference
Auburn poultry science department represented well at poultry forum and conference
Mullenix receives award from animal science society
Mullenix receives award from animal science society
Just Plain[s] Special
Animal and dairy sciences alumnus plays a valuable part in the unique place Dr. Frank Pierce has chosen to call home. Georgia veterinarian and Auburn alum makes a name for himself.
Research to advance climate-smart irrigation for agriculture
Di Tian, assistant professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Crops, Soil and Environmental Sciences is the lead researcher in a $500,000 three-year interdisciplinary project funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
CSES celebrates a century at Auburn
To commemorate its 100th anniversary, the department invited all alumni and all retired faculty and staff to an all-day open house and a centennial celebration supper at the Alfa Pavilion in November.