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The Comer 150 Campaign: Rebuilding a legacy for tomorrow
As the College of Agriculture at Auburn University celebrated 150 years in 2022, it also announced plans to renovate its administrative building, Comer Hall. Last November, the Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive renovation of the building, including project...
Fueling a winner
Biosystems engineering researcher developing solutions with bioenergy recognized by SEC By Amy Weaver Sushil Adhikari had no intention of having a career in academia, let alone researching solutions to some of life’s challenges. “I just wanted to be an engineer and...
Three Auburn ag researchers to present at January regional farming conference
Auburn University’s Kip Balkcom, Eddie McGriff and Simerjeet Virk will be among the researchers presenting at the National Conservation Systems Cotton and Rice,...
Researchers study potential savings from reducing time on feed for weaned pigs
Research made possible by $300,000 USDA-NIFA grant The scale of pork production in the U. S. is such that reducing the average pig’s time on feed by just one day can...
Networking in action: poultry science students explore Aviagen’s research center
Networking with industry professionals is a crucial step to success for any undergraduate student. It is especially important for students studying poultry science at...
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...
Auburn alumni group to honor five agricultural leaders
Auburn Agriculture Hall of Honor alumni group event.
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.
Auburn freshman Kenneth Reese makes state history in 4-H
Auburn University freshman Kenneth Reese made history as the first Black president of Alabama 4-H. He hopes to one day teach or become an extension agent.
Mykel Taylor hired as Alfa Endowed Eminent Scholar
The College of Agriculture at Auburn University is pleased to announce the hiring of Mykel Taylor as the Alfa Endowed Eminent Scholar.
Alabama Farm Credit provides financial support for Auburn’s NAMA team
The NAMA team in the Auburn University College of Agriculture received $10,000 in crucial funding on Friday, Aug. 28, from Alabama Farm Credit.
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.
Peanut breeding program works on drought-tolerant plant
Researchers in Auburn’s College of Agriculture are using a $490,000 grant to accelerate efforts to breed a drought-tolerant peanut plant.
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.
College of Agriculture to recognize summer 2020 graduates
Although celebrations to recognize recent Auburn graduates are indefinitely postponed, the College of Agriculture wishes to recognize these graduates.
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.
Renovated Pavilion reflects state’s agricultural heritage
The Agricultural Heritage Park Pavilion, located on Auburn University’s campus, is now reopened and redesigned to host events for the region.
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.
PAR grants program yields big results, quick turnarounds
Auburn’s Production Agriculture Research (PAR) grants program is helping the state’s farmers at a time when it’s needed the most.
Food preservation product has international implications
Functional Ice, or FICE, is an alternative to ice that was created and tested in a lab on the Auburn University campus.
The New Classroom: How students and instructors adapted amid COVID-19
Students and instructors in the College of Agriculture at Auburn University adapted amid alternate operations during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Auburn joins corporate partner to create research farm
Auburn’s College of Agriculture is joining international corporate partner Yara North America to create a research incubator farm at one of its AAES sites.
Trace of Hope: Gordon Stone shares his story
1986 College of Agriculture alumnus Gordon Stone and his wife, Ellen, share how personal tragedy transformed their lives and outlook.
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