DeKalb County- Alabama Extension

05/25/2026

The At Home Beekeeping Webinar is back this Tuesday at 6.30 pm Central with Dr. Alex McMenamin from the USDA Baton Rouge Bee Lab.

Hear about the biology and management of viruses via Zoom or Facebook Live by going to: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/bees-pollinators/at-home-beekeeping-series/

05/25/2026

Grilling season is officially ON! Do you know your meat temps?

Before you flip and serve, make sure your food is cooked to a safe temperature. It’s the easiest way to keep your cookout both delicious and safe!
Poultry: 165°F
Pork: 145°F
Beef & other meats: 155°F
Fish: 145°F

Pro tip: Use a food thermometer, don’t just guess! A few seconds can make all the difference. Learn more food safety solutions here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6310

Fire up the grill, serve it right, and enjoy every bite this season!

05/23/2026

We had an egg-cellent meeting last night with Dr. McCrea talking all things poultry breeds and nutrition! 🐓🥚
Thank you, Dr. McCrea, for sharing your knowledge and helping us crack open new ideas about keeping our flocks healthy and productive. We’re always egg-cited to learn more!

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Check out this episode of On the Farm in Alabama with Agronomic Crops Agent, Eddie McGriff, and Soil Health and Fertility Specialist, Dr. Chandler Gruner. They discuss the importance and function of sulfur in crop production.

Alabama Extension soil health specialist Dr. Chandler Gruener and I...

05/20/2026

Coming up on this month's Smart Yard Webinar Series: Soft Landings—Small Natural Plantings that Support Native Wildlife brought to you by Jason Somerville, Home Horticulture agent.

Register to receive the Zoom link and mark your calendars for upcoming dates: https://www.aces.edu/go/2414.

Extension's Home Horticulture team brings this online series to you on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Topics include common gardening information, home pests, fruits, vegetables, wildlife, and much more.

05/20/2026

The 67th annual Scouting Short Course is coming in June. To help row crop farmers achieve greater success, Alabama Extension experts will provide best management practices for pest and disease management.

“Farmers have always had to deal with bugs and diseases damaging their crops,” said Scott Graham, an entomologist with Alabama Extension. “While that reality doesn’t change, we do find new and better ways to handle those issues every year. That’s why Alabama Extension has hosted this scouting course for more than six decades and why we hope farmers will participate.”

The Scouting Short Course will be offered in five locations in June. Read more and register at www.aces.edu/go/6369.

05/20/2026

The poultry breeds & nutrition meeting is tomorrow. Please be sure to call and register at 256-845-8595!

🐔 Poultry Breeds & Nutrition Meeting 🐔

Join us for an informative evening all about raising healthy, productive poultry!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Brigid McCrea, Small Flock Specialist at the Sand Mountain Research and Extension Center, who will be sharing her expertise on poultry breeds and proper nutrition for your flock.

📅 Date: May 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Whether you're new to backyard chickens or looking to improve your current flock, this meeting will offer practical tips and valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

📞 Registration is required — please call the DeKalb County Extension Office at 256-845-8595 to reserve your spot.

We hope to see you there!

05/15/2026

Since 1973, the ripple effects of the Endangered Species Act and other conservation efforts have made it possible for many wildlife and plant species to write their own great American comeback stories. Celebrated annually, Endangered Species Day, set for May 15, highlights conservation efforts for endangered and threatened species. This year’s theme — Celebrating America’s Wildlife Comeback Stories — spotlights the results of those efforts and their real-world impacts.

“Some of the greatest wildlife comeback stories live right here in Alabama,” said Wesley Anderson, an Alabama Extension wildlife specialist at Auburn University. “From the American alligator to the bald eagle, Alabama has played an important role in the protection and conservation of many threatened and endangered species.”

Read more about these comeback stories on our website. https://www.aces.edu/go/6349