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Animal Sciences partners with global leader in animal health intelligence
Partnership with CERES TAG to enhance data collection The Department of Animal Sciences in the Auburn University College of Agriculture recently announced a partnership with CERES TAG, a leading global animal health intelligence platform to improve livestock...
Veterinarian-turned poultry researcher improving animal health in supply chain
By Machaira Christopher When Dr. Rana Waqar Tabish came to Auburn to begin working toward his PhD, he already had one doctorate under his belt. After treating poultry for diseases as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) back home in Pakistan, Tabish decided to pursue...
More than a farmhand
There are few professions that embody a humble spirit more than being a farmhand. Whether it’s tilling the land or helping a cow deliver her first calf, the humble...
Internships connect animal sciences students to equestrian program
At Auburn University, students are taught to meet a practical world with hard work, knowledge to work wisely, and minds and hands trained to work skillfully. Few places...
Going for the gold: kiwifruit production in Alabama
From its roots in China to commercial fame in New Zealand, kiwifruit has landed in Clanton, Ala. —where researchers are now digging into its potential as a specialty...
Livestock judging team adds to long tradition at Auburn
By Mike Jernigan Imagine, if you will, the mental stress and intensity of a formal student debate, but with cattle, pigs, sheep and goats both as the audience and the topic of discussion. Sound like a chapter from George Orwell’s Animal Farm? It’s not. Instead,...
Horticulture faculty bring diverse skills to rooftop garden
By Taylor Edwards and Kristen Bowman What do you get when you combine horticulture and artistry? Take a stroll through the 4,400-square-foot garden atop the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, and you have your answer. Two particularly special minds are...
The Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station celebrates 140 years
“Agricultural experiments will be carried on in connection with the college farm and garden to such an extent as may be necessary for the requirement of instruction, and the means at command.” -Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College Catalog 1872-73 The founders...
Hatchery scientists take on project to help U.S. largemouth bass producers
Research made possible by $650,000 USDA-NIFA grant By Adam Cletzer In the $1.5 billion U. S. aquaculture industry, largemouth bass production is a small fry. The fish’s unusually high mortality rate across all stages of production makes it a challenge for farmers to...
Taylor Edwards selected winter 2023 grad marshal for Auburn College of Agriculture
The fall 2023 graduation marshal for the Auburn University College of Agriculture is a Montevallo, Alabama, native with goals to head an agricultural publication one day. Taylor Edwards will receive a Bachelor of Science in agricultural communications and a minor in...
Brodbeck family has Auburn, Guatemala, coffee in their blood
By Mike Jernigan If die-hard Auburn fans truly bleed orange and blue, then few families’ blood likely features more of the Tiger colors than the Brodbeck clan, whose immediate family features seven Auburn graduates. But a blood test would also show another liquid...
Professor Profile: Leanne Dillard
The Road Back: Leanne Dillard shares her agriculture story By Justin Miller A desire to work in agriculture is something that many people have from an early age. But the story of Leanne Dillard is quite different. Early in her life, she wanted nothing to do with...
International interns study novel growth systems at Auburn
It’s become a bit of a tradition. Each summer, some of the best and brightest students at EARTH University in Costa Rica travel to Auburn to study and conduct research with the Auburn Aquaponics Project at the E.W. Shell Fisheries Center. In 2022, those students were...
Everything Auburn Podcast: Everything Poultry Science with Amit Morey
This week’s segment of the Everything Auburn podcast delves into the research of one of Auburn's rockstar professor experts, Amit Morey, and his work in improving the quality and safety of poultry products. Morey is an associate professor of poultry science in...
Grant to allow researchers to help Southern blueberry growers in states like Alabama
A nearly half-a-million-dollar grant will allow Auburn University professors and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station researchers to help blueberry growers in states like Alabama where growing the fruit has its challenges. Funded by a $497,827 grant from the U.S....
Auburn researchers to share in $22 million USDA-NIFA investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced an investment of nearly $22 million in agricultural economics research that includes agricultural markets, international trade, farm labor, consumer behavior and...
Agreement streamlines path to Auburn from Wallace Community College-Dothan
The Auburn University College of Agriculture recently signed an agreement with Wallace Community College-Dothan to provide a streamlined transfer process for Wallace students who meet criteria for bachelor’s degree programs in the College of Agriculture. An official...
Alabama Extension tackles critical issues in inaugural lecture
Experts in agriculture, the environment and nutrition will address critical topics impacting Alabama communities Thursday, Oct. 26, as part the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Extension Week activities. The lecture, “Sustaining Life: Exploring the Future of...
Potential seen for drone-spraying in agricultural fields
While drones were initially used in agriculture primarily for collecting crop and field-condition data, Auburn University researcher Steve Li is leading an effort to explore how the small, remotely piloted aircraft can be used to apply pesticides and other farm...
Ru part of national team to receive $5.2 million for specialty crop breeding research
Blueberry breeding and research at Auburn University received new support in the form of a $5.2 million award from the USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative Program. Sushan Ru, an assistant professor and blueberry breeder in the Department of Horticulture, was part...
Grad student to represent Auburn at Women in Agribusiness Summit
With an impressive resume in agricultural business and economics, Omolola Bankole, graduate student in the Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Department, was chosen to attend the 12th annual Women in Agribusiness Summit as a student scholar sponsored by John...
Auburn professors, farmers shaping the future of farming in Alabama
How challenging is it to farm sustainably? The answer is complex. While technological and scientific advancements have improved the resiliency of modern farms, there are challenges that today’s farmers face in adopting conservation practices. Enter the Alabama...
E.T. York Distinguished Lecturer Series to bring Tuskegee Vice Provost
A seasoned academic and agriculturalist will share a land-grant perspective at the E.T. York Distinguished Lecturer Series at 4 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library Mell Classroom Building room 3510. Walter Hill is professor and vice provost at Tuskegee...
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...
Graduate student focuses on important Listeria prevention
International student Sierra finds passion for food science By Rachel Damiani Katherine Sierra, an Auburn University master’s student in food science, has won multiple awards that hinge on her public speaking ability, including a third-place award for her poster...
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...
Cowart named director of development
The Auburn University College of Agriculture has named veteran gift planning and philanthropic expert Phillip Cowart its new director of development.
Bullard receives top honor from American Society of Parasitologists
Auburn University fisheries professor honored by American Society of Parasitologists
A message from the dean on the COVID-19 outbreak
Effective late yesterday, Auburn University has adopted a new operational model in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus among our university family and the communities around us. This extraordinary effort is made solely with the interest of everyone’s...
A Message From the Dean
A message on the College of Agriculture’s new operations and efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus among our college family and community.
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’s Women in Agriculture announces 2020 leadership luncheon
Auburn’s Women in Agriculture announces 2020 leadership luncheon
Taking stage: student finds success in unconventional double major
At first glance, most people probably wouldn’t think agricultural communications and theatre have anything in common. But Zac Moss, an Auburn University junior from Huntsville who is majoring in both fields, says otherwise.
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
College of Ag hosts graduate student recruiting fair
College of Ag hosts first-ever graduate student recruiting fair
2020 beef cattle producer conference set for March 13-15 in Auburn
The 2020 Beef Cattle Conference will be held March 13-15 in Auburn.
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
Mullenix receives award from animal science society
Mullenix receives award from animal science society
College of Ag students awarded ALNLA scholarships
College of Ag students awarded scholarships by ALNLA
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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.
Chocolate Chips and Chili
Food science alumna Beth Westmoreland Miller shares her success with Nestle — along with a couple of family recipes.
College of Ag’s Dunham, Appel Tapped for Endowed Positions
Dunham, Appel tapped for endowed professor positions.
Poultry Sculpture Unveiled
The College of Agriculture’s Department of Poultry Science recently unveiled a sculpture presented by Aviagen, one of the world’s largest poultry breeding service companies. Aviagen privately commissioned the “Hen and Rooster” sculpture by renowned metal sculptor Jacob Dean. The piece can be seen in the lobby of the administration and education building at the Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry and Research Education Center located at North Auburn. Shown at left, presenting the sculpture to Bill Dozier, head of Auburn’s Department of Poultry Science, is Jan Henriksen, CEO of Aviagen.
Dunham, Muntifering merit prestigious 2019 Faculty Awards at Auburn
College of Ag veterans Rex Dunham, Russ Muntifering named 2019 Faculty Award recipients at Auburn University.
College of Ag alumni professor co-authors book examining tall fescue
College of Agriculture, Auburn University, Alabama, alumni professor co-authors book examining tall fescue.
USDA Deputy under secretary discusses climate change, other ag issues
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Undersecretary Scott Hutchins, gives E.T. York Lecture at Auburn University on Sept. 26, 2019.
Ph.D. graduate’s classification study is first of aphid-like insect in more than 100 years
A recent doctoral graduate in the College of Agriculture’s entomology program has completed the first scientific classification and identification study of a group of insects, phylloxerans – an insect similar to an aphid – that has been undertaken in more than a century.