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Building a better peanut plant

Auburn researchers look for drought tolerance The old adage of not being able to control the weather might be true, but Auburn researchers are looking for ways to at least mitigate the effects of drought on peanut production. The American Peanut Council has identified...

College of Agriculture to host annual Ag Roundup Sept. 16

By Georgia Smith The 44th annual Ag Roundup, hosted by the Auburn Agricultural Alumni Club and the College of Agriculture at Auburn University, will return to campus on Saturday, Sept. 16, offering a special opportunity for agriculture alumni and friends to gather for...
Auburn ag merch available for shipping

Auburn ag merch available for shipping

You asked, we answered. Shipping is now available for the Auburn Agriculture Merch Store, and orders will start to roll out beginning early next week. While the store launched in January for in-store pickups, we didn’t forget about all those comments and questions...

The Market at Ag Heritage Park returns May 25

The Market at Ag Heritage Park returns May 25

The Market at Ag Heritage Park, operated by the College of Agriculture, is back for the summer. Beginning May 25, vendors will set up at Ag Heritage Park with fresh local produce and other farm-made products every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. Zac Jones, research associate...

Former Dean Richard Guthrie passes away

Former Dean Richard Guthrie passes away

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,...

Student named to national FFA officer team

Student named to national FFA officer team

A student in the Auburn University College of Agriculture who was a 2019-2020 Alabama state Future Farmers of America officer was selected as a member of the Nominating Committee for the 2022-2023 National Future Farmers of America officer team. Ka’Shiya McKinney is a...

Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station announces new structure

Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station announces new structure

The Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES) at Auburn University has announced a new regional structure of its outlying units and operations. “The new regional organization structure is intended to focus more station-based personnel on research operations,”...