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It’s turkey time! A 16-pound frozen turkey averages $19.68—up $2.40 from last year. Production has remained steady, and grocery store sales could help keep the star of the show from gobbling up your budget!

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Thanksgiving meal costs are up about 10% this year. Keep costs in check by shopping sales, using store apps for deals and swapping pricier ingredients for lower-cost options.

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Auburn’s College of Agriculture earns its largest-ever grant! Led by Extension specialist Rishi Prasad, the new lab will advance soil health and fertilizer solutions for farmers at home and abroad.

Learn more: https://t.co/H1vcHowXOc

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Auburn’s Beef Cattle Evaluation Center is getting an upgrade! Renovations set to debut in early 2027 will bring new infrastructure and technologies to support research, students and cattle producers.

Read more: https://t.co/wq0wCaThmq

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A different perspective can change an industry. Temple Grandin shared insights on animal behavior and livestock welfare at an event hosted by Alabama Extension and the Madison County Cattlemen’s Association. Read more: https://t.co/2YnEYIoKLQ

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Developed by Auburn University, AU Sand Mountain bahiagrass can help cattle producers extend grazing seasons, reduce input costs and withstand environmental pressures. Learn why it’s well suited for central and north Alabama: https://t.co/WbpwJRWn0T
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Healthy deer herds don’t happen by chance. Since 1984, Alabama’s Deer Management Assistance Program has helped landowners and hunters use health, harvest and habitat data to make informed decisions.
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Proper sprayer calibration helps farmers make every drop count. Measuring nozzle flow rates can improve application accuracy, reduce waste and protect growers’ bottom lines. https://t.co/lipOGnLsPd
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Service is at the heart of Alabama Extension Master Gardeners. 🌱 Through the new Branch and Bloom Society, supporters can help strengthen the program with a gift of $20 or more.
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Commercial Horticulture Agent Jacob Kelley works with researchers at the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station to help Alabama citrus growers tackle cold snaps, disease, invasive pests and more.
Learn how research is helping the industry grow: https://t.co/GJ7IfB3FrD

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The Great Southeast Pollinator Census returns Aug. 21–22! Spend just 15 minutes observing and counting pollinators while contributing to research as a citizen scientist. Learn how to participate: https://t.co/6VkM9LIfyO
#GetReadyToCount #PollinatorCensus #AlabamaExtension

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Alabama Extension entomologist Scott Graham has earned Cotton Grower magazine’s 2026 Best in Extension honor for his leadership in responding to the cotton jassid across the Southeast.
Read more: https://t.co/CaT3DDypr4
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Alabama agriculture is home to the nation’s top young farm family! AU College of Ag alumni Drew and Lauren Wendland received the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 Achievement Award. Read more: https://t.co/PpoznIXCVV

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At the Pollinator Partners of Alabama certification trainings, participants learned to identify Alabama pollinators, understand their role in food systems and biodiversity, and create pollinator-friendly habitats.
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Eggs are a versatile, protein-packed staple, but safe handling matters. Proper washing, storage, and cooking help preserve quality and reduce food-safety risks—whether eggs come from the store or a backyard flock.
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The Grow More Give More 250-Pound Challenge is heating up! Tuscaloosa County leads with 3,353 pounds donated. So far, 33 counties have reported donations, and 14 have reached the goal. See the full leaderboard: https://t.co/Rqy7bt7LLS
#America250 #AlabamaExtension

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Tomato spotted wilt virus is a virus that can infect plant species and is mainly spread by tiny thrips. Alabama Extension specialist Paulo Gimenez Cremonez is researching thrips pressure in tomatoes to help growers across the Southeast. Read more: https://t.co/vHs4ynPLXb

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Fireworks are a festive addition to 4th of July celebrations. To avoid the risk of wildfire, be prepared this Independence Day. Alabama Extension experts share firework safety tips to protect nature and homes.
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The public is invited to participate in Alabama’s Wild Turkey Brood Survey. Open through Aug. 31, the survey helps collect valuable data on nesting success, brood survival, distribution and abundance of wild turkeys across the state.
Learn more: https://t.co/RFS5R5tiXy

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Picking the perfect watermelon is a Southern summer tradition. 🍉 But which tips are facts, and which are just old wives’ tales? Alabama Extension experts break down the myths and truths so you can choose a sweet one every time.
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