The science of earth's most valuable resources
Water, soil and plant life may seem simple on the surface, but they are woven throughout human civilization. These are the elements we as scientists work with every day. We work to build healthier communities, a cleaner environment — and even some of best athletic playing surfaces on the planet. Join us to see how.
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Right in the heart of central Alabama, research is conducted throughout the year to find ways to protect one of the state’s most precious commodities — peaches.
A fierce battle is being waged between cotton and polyester, with polyester edging ahead as the most widely used fiber in the world, for now. In fact, synthetic materials account for more than half of today’s overall market share.
Farmers nationwide will not be permitted to use dicamba herbicide products this growing season. Auburn researchers and Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialists are working to provide Alabama row crop growers with guidance on how to navigate and best manage production without dicamba.
