by Paul Hollis | Jul 28, 2022 | 150th Year Celebration
Crop rotations tell rich history, point way for future of farming THROUGHOUT THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR, THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE IS CELEBRATING ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY WITH CONTENT SHARED FROM ITS SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION OF THE SEASON, PUBLISHING IN 2023. It’s...
by Paul Hollis | Jul 28, 2022 | 150th Year Celebration
AAES evolves to serve current needs of farmers, families Throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, the College of Agriculture is celebrating its 150th anniversary with content shared from its special edition collector’s book of The Season, publishing in 2023....
by Megan Ross | Jul 8, 2022 | Job Opportunities
Grab a plant and learn more about Costa Farms Friday, April 8, 2022— Students interested in a career with Costa Farms are encouraged to stop by our tabling event to learn more about the opportunities with their company— for every student that stops by...
by Kristen Bowman | Jun 24, 2022 | Feature, The Market
Market at Ag Heritage Park underway, to feature special guest Thursday, June 30 A very special Auburn Tiger will visit the Market at Ag Heritage Park on Thursday, June 30. Aubie the Tiger will be stopping by to mingle with shoppers at the market hosted by the College...
by William Cahalin | Jun 10, 2022 | Student Spotlight
COA Summer 2022 Bachelor of Science Graduates AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Degree Jorge David Zelaya Rivera AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE Degree Lauren A Lasater Kati E Kent Kaitlyn Williams ANIMAL SCIENCES – ALLIED INDUSTRIES Degree Rebecca L Boyer Nicholas Alexander...
by Kristen Bowman | Jun 6, 2022 | Hot Topics
We’ve all been there — trying not to roll your eyes at something your friend thinks about agriculture that is just wrong. There are so many misconceptions about agriculture, but we’re identifying just a few and digging into the truth. Agriculture is just traditional...
by Kristen Bowman | Jun 6, 2022 | Hot Topics
Think agriculture isn’t for you? Think again. Every single human being on this planet is dependent on agriculture. There’s more to this industry than traditional farming, too, though it’s vital to each of our lives. Here are seven ways agriculture affects your...
by Kristen Bowman | Jun 1, 2022 | AL Cooperative Extension, Feature
Auburn University College of Agriculture and Alabama Extension select interim associate dean and assistant director for role Becky Barlow was recently named associate dean for extension in the Auburn University College of Agriculture and assistant director for...
by Paul Hollis | May 18, 2022 | Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences, News
Di Tian, an assistant professor in the Auburn University College of Agriculture’s Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences, has been named a recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development, or CAREER, Award. The CAREER...
by Josh Woods | May 4, 2022 | Feature, News
Leaders from the Auburn University College of Agriculture and Central Alabama Community College signed an agreement Wednesday, May 4, to provide a streamlined pathway into the College of Agriculture for CACC student meeting certain criteria. “Students from Central...
by Kristen Bowman | May 3, 2022 | Feature, The Market
Each summer, the freshest local produce and farm-made products can be found for sale every Thursday afternoon on Auburn University’s campus. The Market at Ag Heritage Park begins for the 2022 season on Thursday, May 5, and runs from 3-6 p.m. every Thursday through...
by Megan Ross | Apr 29, 2022 | Job Opportunities
Alabama Cooperative Extension System **NEW ** Internship Program now open!! Spend your summer learning more about the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and making an impact on the lives of Alabamians! The Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resources (AFNR) program...
by Megan Ross | Apr 28, 2022 | Job Opportunities
Visit with our new University Career Center Liaison, Derek Taunton in the lobby of Comer Hall every Tuesday during the spring semester from 9 am -11 am. Get assistance on your resume and cover letters, ask questions about salary negotiations and get advice on...
by Paul Hollis | Apr 28, 2022 | E.T. York Lecturer Series, Feature
Data-driven agriculture could help feed growing population Land area is not increasing, soils are not getting any richer, and water levels are going down. So how do we reach the goal of increasing good food production to feed the planet? One approach is through...
by Paul Hollis | Apr 27, 2022 | Research, School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences
While nearly 4 million tons of conventional pesticides are used annually, only a small amount — 1% to 25% — reach the target organisms, leaving a large proportion released into the environment as a potential hazard. This is due to many factors such as spray drift,...
by agwpadmin | Apr 5, 2022 | Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences, Research
By Jacqueline Kochak Stroll through the humid main corridor at Auburn University’s Plant Science Research Center and you’ll notice potted trees bearing clusters of green bananas and small shrubs with pineapples nestled in the center. Those are for the school children...
by Kristen Bowman | Apr 4, 2022 | Feature, School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences
Two faculty members in the Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences were recently recognized at the World Aquaculture Society conference in San Diego. Professor Terry Hanson, a 35-year veteran of aquaculture economics research and...
by Kristen Bowman | Apr 1, 2022 | Diversity, Feature
Eleven graduate students in the College of Agriculture at Auburn University attended the Annual Training Conference and Career Expo from the National Society of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, or MANRRS, March 23-26 in Jacksonville,...
by Kristen Bowman | Mar 31, 2022 | E.T. York Lecturer Series, Feature, News
Ranveer Chandra to discuss empowering farmers with affordable digital agriculture techniques The brain behind FarmBeats — an agricultural research project developed by Microsoft using solar-powered, white space-based Internet connectivity to record soil temperature...
by Kristen Bowman | Mar 28, 2022 | Feature
Not every Auburn University senior receives thousands of dollars in startup capital prior to graduation. But Will Jordan is not your average senior. Jordan was the second-place finisher in the Tiger Cage Business Idea Competition, an annual program for student-led...
by Paul Hollis | Mar 24, 2022 | Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences, Feature
In a groundbreaking, first-of-its kind event, university scientists, engineers, producers, government agencies and industry officials from throughout the Southeast met at Auburn University to brainstorm ways to use artificial intelligence to help farmers. The bottom...
