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Rypel named director of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences
Andrew L. Rypel will serve as director of the Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, effective March 22. He comes from the University of California at Davis, where he currently serves as director of the Center for Watershed Resources...
Wright named ASHS Fellow
Amy Wright, professor of horticulture and associate dean for instruction, was named an American Society for Horticultural Science Fellow at the society’s annual conference Sept. 23-27. ASHS is globally recognized as one of the most respected and influential...
Auburn faculty redefining possibilities for use of biochar products in farming
For researchers studying environmentally friendly farming practices, biochar is a game-changer.
Biochar, a charcoal-like substance created by heating plant waste, is a groundbreaking innovation in the field of sustainable farming. It is beneficial for improving soil quality, recycling organic plant material and capturing greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural industry.
Researchers identify the ‘ManhattAnt’
Auburn University researcher part of team identifying fast-multiplying New York City ant An unidentified ant that went viral following its discovery in the heart of New...
Horticulture’s Kaylen Anderson wins Employee of the Year
“It’s a dream to work for Auburn. I love Auburn,” Anderson said. “I’m forever grateful for the experience, the amazing people I’ve met and the friendships I’ve made.”
Animal sciences faculty member receives regional award
Christy Bratcher, an associate professor in Auburn's Department of Animal Sciences, received the Outstanding Young Animal Scientist Education Award during the annual meeting of the American Society of Animal Science Southern Section, held Jan. 31 – Feb. 3, 2015....
Graduate students, faculty member receive regional awards
A faculty member and four graduate students in the Auburn Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences received awards at the Southern Branch – American Society of Agronomy annual meeting in Atlanta, Feb. 1-3. Associate professor Julie Howe, recognized as an...
Bilgili receives prestigious national research award
Poultry science professor Sacit “Sarge” Bilgili’s research has been recognized by USPOULTRY for its significance to the broiler industry.
Bass master
Researcher Eric Peatman is getting to the bottom of what makes Alabama bass so big–knowledge that could grow the state’s economy as well.
Key player
Gary Keever has been at the center of efforts to save, then replace Auburn’s iconic Toomer’s Corner oak trees.
Auburn research team awarded funds to develop new bioproducts
A team of Auburn University researchers is looking to create new markets and job opportunities in forestry, an industry that generates more than $21 billion in this state annually and employs more than 122,000 Alabamians. Led by Sushil Adhikari of Auburn’s Department...
Two from Auburn cited for advancing field of integrated pest management
Ron Smith, professor emeritus of entomology and extension entomologist at Auburn University, and recent Auburn Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology master’s graduate Julian Golec have been awarded top honors for their contributions to the field of integrated pest management, more commonly known as IPM.
Two graduate students win research awards at international cotton conference
Two graduate students in plant pathology claimed top prizes for research presentations they made at the recent international Beltwide Cotton Conference in New Orleans. Amber Smith won first place, and Caroline Land placed second. Both students are currently completing...
Recipe: Beefy big-mouth bites
Students create winning recipe for new retail beef product This is likely the most original recipe Ag Illustrated has ever featured. It is the brainchild of animal sciences senior Judson Smith and poultry science majors Chalsey Burt, Daniel Thornton and Jamie...
One day, at the Meats Lab
Couple find their life’s work, each other as animals sciences majors by MARY CATHERINE GASTON On any given weekday, Auburn’s Lambert-Powell Meats Lab on Shug Jordan Parkway is a great place to find good deals on a variety of quality meat products. The lab is also a...
Helping horses around the globe
Meet an animal science professor whose love for horses inspired her to develop a tool that’s gone viral on the internet.
Alabama Oyster Social is a party with a purpose
A local chef’s connection with Auburn fisheries researchers will raise funds for Gulf Coast oyster research.
Liu, colleagues complete map of house fly genome
Molecular toxicologist Nannan Liu is part of the team that recently finished mapping the house fly genome, an achievement that should result in a better understanding of house fly genetics and how the insect pests become resistant to insecticides.
Neither wheelchair nor brittle bones slow this lady down
Environmental science undergrad Danielle Tadych has never let a rare genetic disorder slow her down.
Improved birdsfoot trefoil cultivar goal of multi-state project
Auburn University plant breeder Edzard van Santen is developing an improved variety of a non-bloating forage legume that could help beef producers operate more efficiently, profitably and environmentally sustainably.
Williams named head of Department of Horticulture
Long-time horticulture professor and former department head Dave Williams returns to lead the department in spring 2015.
2014-15 brings record enrollment in agriculture at Auburn
Enrollment in Auburn’s College of Agriculture for fall semester 2014 hit a record 1,355 students, a number that includes the most undergraduates ever—1,079—as well as 276 graduate students. Again for 2014-15 academic year, male students are in the minority on Ag Hill,...
Dean announces 2014 faculty and staff awards
AUBURN, Ala.— Dr. Bill Batchelor, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, announced recipients of the 2014 college and experiment station faculty and staff awards during a reception Tuesday, December 2 at the...
2014 Corn and Wheat Short Course registration now open
AUBURN, Alabama–Registration for the Alabama Extension 2014 Corn and Wheat Short Course is now open. This year’s workshop is set for December 15-16 and will be held at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The conference will feature a...
Cultivating a new cash crop
Biosystems engineering professor David Blersch is studying how 3D printing can improve efficiency and increase productivity of algae cultivation.
Nematologist Rodriguez-Kabana retiring from 50 years of research
by JAMIE CREAMER It’s a safe bet that no one has ever called Cuba native Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana a conformist. That’s not in his DNA. From an early age, he was a threat to orchestrate mischief and flirt like crazy with danger. And who knows what might have become of...
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