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Needed to sustain and enhance human lives, agriculture is vital to the future of our communities. Heightened demand, weather impacts, and insect invasions continually challenge production, so the protection and expansion of yields are essential for continued growth. To help support these efforts, we provide objective, research-based information, and resources for agricultural audiences across the South.
Recent Farming Articles
Performance of Ryegrass Varieties in Alabama, 2018-2019
The Alabama Experiment Station system evaluates variety performance of several crop species each year. Ryegrass studies were conducted in 2018 through 2019 at four locations across the state representing the northeast, central, southeast, and southwestern regions. The...
Auburn University Crops / Soybean Research Report 2018
Contents of the Soybean Research Report include Cultural Management, Fertilizer Management, Weed Management, Disease Management, Insect Management, Nematode Management, and various extras pertaining to improving the soybean quality in Alabama. Acknowledgements This...
Auburn University Crops / Cotton Research Report 2018
On-farm trials conducted through Auburn University and Alabama Cooperative Extension aim to provide producers with un-biased, relevant information of top cotton varieties being marketed in Alabama across companies. Trials will be designed to identify the most stable...
Alabama Industrial Hemp Production FAQs, 2019
These FAQs are current as of March 29, 2019; however, they are intended to serve only as an information source regarding industrial hemp. It is the sole responsibility of the producer, processor, or other interested party to read and follow all rules and regulations...
Performance of Soybean Cultivars in Alabama, 2018
“The mission of the Alabama Variety Testing Program is to provide research-based, unbiased results on the performance of various crop hybrids, cultivars, and varieties to the agricultural community in our state. We are intent on conducting these trials in a manner...
Performance of Cotton Varieties in Alabama, 2018
“The mission of the Alabama Variety Testing Program is to provide research-based, unbiased results on the performance of various crop hybrids, cultivars, and varieties to the agricultural community in our state. We are intent on conducting these trials in a manner...
Performance of Field Corn Hybrids in Alabama, 2018
Field corn hybrids were evaluated in 2018 by the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station as a service to producers, crop advisors, and industry. Field trials on corn hybrid performance were conducted on experiment stations throughout the state to evaluate yield...
Performance of Soybean Cultivars in Alabama, 2017
Performance variety testing of Cotton in AL. Department series #CSES2017 Cotton.
Auburn University Crops / Soybean Research Report 2017
Soybean Research Report 2017, Research Report No. 44: Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, 2018 Paul Patterson, Director, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Auburn University Crops / Cotton Research Report 2017
Research Report No. 42: Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, 2018 Paul Patterson, Director, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Performance of Cotton Varieties in Alabama, 2017
Performance variety testing of Cotton in AL. Department series #CSES2017 Cotton.
Performance of Peanuts in Alabama, 2018
The Auburn University Peanut Variety Trial was conducted at the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center in Headland, AL in 2018. The data was distributed to stakeholders following the trial, however, an official variety trial publication was not compiled. In order to...
Auburn University Crops: Wheat and Feed Grains Research Report 2016
We have completed the first year of an experiment designed to compare cover crop mixtures and three nitrogen (N) application rates in Shorter, AL. The cover crop mixtures tested were: 1) fallow; 2) Mixture 1 (Rye - 30 lb/ac + Crimson Clover – 10 lb/ac; 3) Crimson...
Performance of Small Grain Varieties in Alabama, 2017-2018
K. M. Glass1 , D. Delaney and J. Brasher 1 Agric. Program Assoc.; Extension Specialist; Res. Ext. Assoc., resp. Dept. of Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences, Auburn University, AL 36849 “The mission of the Alabama Variety Testing Program is to provide...
Performance of Ryegrass Varieties in Alabama, 2017-2018
The Alabama Experiment Station system evaluates variety performance of several crop specieseach year. Ryegrass studies were conducted in 2017 through 2018 at four locations across thestate representing the northeast, central, southeast, and southwestern regions. The...
Performance of Ryegrass Varieties in Alabama, 2016-2017
The Alabama Experiment Station system evaluates variety performance of several crop species each year. Ryegrass studies were conducted in 2016 through 2017 at four locations across the state representing the northeast, central, southeast, and southwestern regions. The...
Performance of Field Corn Hybrids in Alabama, 2017
Field corn hybrids were evaluated in 2017 by the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station as a service to producers, crop advisors, and industry. Field trials on corn hybrid performance were conducted on experiment stations throughout the state to evaluate yield...
Performance of Soybean Cultivars in Alabama, 2016
“The mission of the Alabama Variety Testing Program is to provide research-based, unbiased results on the performance of various crop hybrids, cultivars, and varieties to the agricultural community in our state. We are intent on conducting these trials in a manner...