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Research and Innovation
Auburn, IFDC to lead global soil health initiative

The College of Agriculture has been awarded its largest single grant in the college's history to establish a new program with the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC). In its inaugural year, the new Feed the Future Fertilizer and Soil Health Innovation Lab is receiving approximately $10 million from the U.S. Department of State to advance the project's goals through a range of activities and programs. The award is for up to five years.

Bourassa and Pacheco with awards
Research and Innovation
Auburn poultry faculty win national awards

The Poultry Science Association awarded Dianna Bourassa and Wilmer Pacheco associate professors and Alabama Extension Specialists received some of the association's highest honors.

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Research and Innovation
Meet Auburn’s 2026-27 Research Communications Fellows

Auburn University's 2026-27 Research Communications Fellows cohort brings together 28 faculty researchers from all 12 colleges, equipping them with the skills to share their expertise and the impact of their work with broader audiences.

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Research Stories
AU Sand Mountain bahiagrass is a forage option for producers

AU Sand Mountain bahiagrass was developed at the Sand Mountain Research and Extension Center in Crossville.

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Environmental sciences senior receives national scholarship

Lorelai Bland, senior in environmental science in the Auburn University College of Agriculture, recently received a national scholarship recognizing her commitment to soil and water conservation. 

Pictured from left to right: Kyle Ross, Jane Farr and Lance Burdette
Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station honors agriculture supervisor

Kyle Ross, supervisor at the E.V. Smith Beef Unit, earned the 2026 Experiment Station Director's Cut Award

Neha Potnis on stage receiving her Syngenta Award
Potnis receives national Syngenta Award 

Endowed Associate Professor Neha Potnis recently received the Syngenta Award from the American Phytopathological Society, recognizing her outstanding contributions to plant pathology research.

Auburn researcher identifies emerging mosquito challenges

Auburn research centers on how mosquito populations develop resistance

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Auburn and Alabama Extension highlight precision ag tools

Auburn researcher says one of the ways growers can optimize efficiency and save some money during pesticide application operations is through proper sprayer calibration.

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