2022 Industrial Hemp Grower and Processor Applications Now Available

By Katie Nichols AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— Hemp applications are available from Oct. 12 through Nov. 29. for those wishing to become a grower or a...

Digital Extension Resources for Farmers and Growers

Alabama Extension offers a wide variety of online resources, along with podcasts and webinars. Raising Trees Webinar Series: Tree Water Dynamics The Raising Trees Webinar Series...

Backyard to the Back 40 Newsletter

  By Becky Barlow The Alabama Cooperative Extension System forestry, wildlife, and natural resources team invites you to subscribe to the Backyard to the Back...

Plant Spring Bulbs Now

By Maggie Lawrence AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Nothing says spring more than blooming drifts of cheerful daffodils and other bulbs. However, to enjoy these spring...

ForestHER Basics Workshop to be Held in May

Bibb County's women landowners are set to gain valuable insights into forest management at the upcoming ForestHER Basics workshop, organized by the Alabama Extension....

Termite Swarming Season Begins in Alabama

By Cole Sikes AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Termite swarm is inevitable each year. This season’s emergence has occurred later than expected according to professionals. Understanding...

Don’t Forget to Register for Extension’s Jam and Jelly Making Class!

Thursday, December 2nd,  3:30 - 5:30 PM Mount Carmel Baptist Church, West Blocton  Fee: $10 for Supplies. You must pre-register by contacting the Bibb County Extension...

Keeping Warm and Staying Safe During Low Temps This Weekend

  Tonight may be the coldest night of the year.  Temperatures will be in the 20s with wind chills in the single digits in the...

Avian Influenza is Back

By Emery Tschetter AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in wild ducks in North Carolina and South Carolina. While...

Vegetable School for Commercial Growers

The commercial horticulture team is offering "Vegetable School: Troubleshooting Crop Issues" for area growers. Topics include: Fertility management for tomato production - Dr....