Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Fans of The University of Alabama and Auburn University can compete in the realm of citizen science through the annual Marble Bowl. Participants can do so by submitting observations of wild plants, animals and fungi to one of two projects on the iNaturalist platform.

Alabama cattle and forage producers are being invited to "beef up" their herd and pasture management. 2024 Beef and Forage Field Days dates and locations included April 23 at the Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center and May 3 at the E.V. Smith Research Center.

Alabama cattle and forage producers are being invited to "beef up" their herd and pasture management. 2024 Beef and Forage Field Days offer producers inside access to some of the latest industry research and information.

A sudden winter freeze in spring left many Alabama farmers’ crops diminished or completely destroyed. This summer, farmers markets, grocery stores and farm stands across the state are feeling the impacts of this freeze as several crops remain off the shelves.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Scientists are cautioning Alabamians to be on the lookout for yellow jacket super nests.Researchers say milder winters combined…

This year is expected to be a difficult one for Alabama's peach growers.The Alabama Cooperative Extension System says farmers are expected to produce only…

Eastern Alabama farmers say they're feeling the lingering effects of an unusually wet summer.Joseph Collier farms peas, okra, cucumbers, squash and…

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is offering food safety training to producers who sell at farmers markets.Officials say the goal is to prevent…