Turn North and travel about 2 miles to Center. P.O. Three of the five went into operation in 1929: The Tennessee Valley Substation at Belle Mina, the Sand Mountain Substation at Crossville, and the Wiregrass Substation at Headland. In August 1991, the first stage of the Plant Science Research Center was completed. The remaining two, the Black Belt Substation at Marion Junction and the Gulf Coast Substation at Fairhope, began operating in 1930. Turn left at Experiment Loop. The only facility named for a former AAES directorEdwin V. Smith who served at Auburn from 1929 to 1972it is also the largest and most comprehensive with research units in beef cattle, horticulture, plant breeding, field crops and biosystems engineering. Early season insect control in the absence of in-furrow, at planting insecticides, The influence of cropping systems in controlling the bollworm complex in conventional and genetically altered cotton varieties, Development and evaluation of breeding material for future agronomic performance, Use of night-interrupted light for perennial plant production, Alternative media (various forestry products) as a supplement or replacement for pine bark in woody ornamental production, Controlled release fertilizer evaluations, Water temperature manipulation for hydroponic lettuce production. 6:30 AM 3:30 PM Travel about 2 miles. In 1988, the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station proposed updating its greenhouse facilities to keep up with changes in plant sciences research. About Us Turn North off US Highway 80 onto County Road 45. Data logs of cultural conditions are available for our research scientists by request. Prattville, AL 36067. Privacy. Associate Director, Beef Unit, Research/Extension Ctr. 2020 Auburn University, Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. This article was posted online by City of Auburn AL | Video. SOYBEANSControl of Asian rust on soybean as well as selection of rust resistant breeding lines. The entrance to the OHRC is immediately on the left. VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND BERRIES Nematode control; variety evaluations on tomatoes, peppers, squash, leaf lettuce, leafy greens and southern peas. The long growing seasons and mostly mild winters allow for research on all of Alabamas major row crops as well as on turfgrass, vegetable and fruit crops, pecans, beef cattle and forage. ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE Suitable substrates and fertility for lotus. 60 County Road 944 Crossville, AL 35962 Each of eight zones is equipped with two 3-x 24-foot tables and three 5-x 30-foot benches. One zone is dedicated for organic production and has been certified organic since 2005. Efforts to increase the phosphorus content of newly cleared acreage also received attention. The GCRECs top goal is to help southwest Alabama producers maximize their income. From Interstate I-85, take exit 51 and proceed north on College Street. Marion Junction, AL 36759. The Chilton Area Horticulture Substation was one of the five substations established in Alabama during and a few years after World War II: Upper Coastal Plain in 1944, Piedmont Substation in 1945, North Alabama Horticulture Substation at Cullman in 1948, Chilton Area Horticulture Substation at Clanton in 1948 and the Lower Coastal Plain Substation at Camden in 1948. Faculty Resources, Auburn University Several major problems and events in cotton insect management and control occurred during this period. The substation was originally established on four acres near Mobile. 8300 State Hwy. Of these ten, three remain in service today: Brewton Esperiment Field, Monroeville Experiment Field, and Prattville Experiment Field. And thats still its mission today. Enter Brewton on U.S. Highway 31. The Wiregrass Substation was one of the first five substations established in Alabama by the legislature to create research facilities in five main areas of the State: Tennessee Valley, Sand Mountain, Black Belt, Wiregrass and Gulf Coast. People Finder Signs are located at the intersections of Country Road 89 and Hwy 50 and at Piedmont Drive. Research at the OHRC focuses on helping producers identify and address pest, disease and other production problems. Research Go 0.2 miles and turn left onto Piedmont Drive. The remaining two, the Black Belt Substation at Marion Junction and the Gulf Coast Substation at Fairhope, began operating in 1930. The BBRECs primary research focus is in the areas of grazing and animal breeding. MANURE AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT Use of broiler litter in crop production, VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND BERRIES Evaluation of new cherry and grape cultivars for north Alabama, PECANS Evaluation of new cultivars for north Alabama, VARIETY EVALUATIONS Evaluation of new varieties of tall fescue, annual ryegrass and legumes as well as different varieties of corn, soybean, wheat, barley, oats, triticale and ryegrass. Terms & Conditions, Copyright and Privacy Policy. PLANT BREEDING Soybean, cotton and forage breeding. The first management unit established at Sand Mountain Substation was a 96-acre farm that combined cotton production with hogs and production of the necessary hog feed crops. PEANUTS A twenty-one year old ongoing crop rotation study centered around peanuts. Proceed West on Springhill Ave. to the second traffic light. 104 Fairhope, AL 36532 251-928-2740 peguemd@auburn.edu, PO Box 217 Brewton, AL 36427 251-867-3139 hbm0001@auburn.edu, Brewton Agricultural Research Unit Three of the five went into operation in 1929: The Tennessee Valley Substation at Belle Mina, the Sand Mountain Substation at Crossville and the Wiregrass Substation at Headland. This browser is no longer supported. 6:30 AM 5:00 PM. The station was the site for dairy demonstration units in the 1940s and during the 1950s and 60s was the site for cotton mechanization work under leadership of Tom Corley. The Ornamental Horticulture Research Center (OHRC) in Mobile is located in an area of Alabama where commercial nurseries abound, and thats an ideal site for an applied-research facility dedicated primarily to supporting the commercial container-nursery industry. 107 Comer Hall 171 Experiment Loop ANIMAL HEALTH, NUTRITION AND REPRODUCTION Projects include grazing studies as well as animal breeding experiments. P.O. 411 North McGregor Ave. Be the first to review. Smith Research Center 4725 County Road 40 Shorter, AL 36075 334-727-7403burdelc@auburn.edu, Associate Director, Plant Breeding Unit, Research/Extension Ctr., Interim Director, E.V. With its location one mile east of Mobile Bay and 30 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center in Fairhope enjoys a climate thats ideal for a highly diversified research program, and the GCREC takes full advantage of that. The remaining two, the Black Belt Substation at Marion Junction and the Gulf Coast Substation at Fairhope, began operating in 1930. VARIETY EVALUATIONS Corn, small grain, soybeans. BIOBASED PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING Growing bioenergy crops. Turn left onto second paved road. Also during these decades work was conducted on mechanizing cotton harvest. E.V. 1399 North Main Street In 1978, a 3,200-acre tract of land located between Auburn and Montgomery was dedicated in honor of the director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station from 1951 to 1972 as the E.V. Turn right (west) onto County Road 4. AAES researchers used the Wiregrass land to address a host of problems associated with peanut production, including mechanical harvesting studies that reduced labor requirements for successful cultivation from 30 hours to only four hours per acre. Smith Research Center and field work in agronomy, horticulture and beef and dairy cattle was relocated from the Auburn campus to the center. Turn right at dead end. 9494 Experimental Loop The PSRC greenhouses will be on the right just past the ALFA Services Building. Auburn Univ., AL 36849 Winfield, AL 35594. Mobile, AL 36689. The estimated average expense for Camellia Place is roughly $3,696 each month. Our outdoor nursery area currently consists of 400 square feet under shade and 150 square feet of open space. From I-65, take Exit #340, merge onto I-565 East. Box 369 Take Exit #2 (Mooresville Road or County Road 71). In the 1970s, researchers at the center were the first to associate poor cattle performance with endophyte fungus in fescue. Stay up to date with the latest news Miller High School onto Douglas Lane. The Upper Coast Plain Substation was one of the five substations established in Alabama during and a few years after World War II: Upper Coastal Plain in 1944, Piedmont Substation in 1945, North Alabama Horticulture Substation at Cullman in 1948, Chilton Area Horticulture Substation at Clanton in 1948 and the Lower Coastal Plain Substation at Camden in 1948. When the center was established in 1944, its mission was to identify superior varieties and develop new management techniques that would help Chilton Countys peach producers maximize their profits. Past research has focused on ornamental crops and some of this research continues. Numerous cross-breeding studies at the BBREC have provided valuable information to the beef industry. The PSRC is dedicated to assisting scientists to meet the challenges that face Alabama agriculture presently and in the future. Located on Interstate 85 between Auburn and Montgomery, E.V. Disease and insect control for ornamentals has been the major thrust for research at the station, but other aspects of nursery production have also been studied through the years. The CREC does work with other small fruitsmost notably kiwifruitbut peaches have priority. in Alabama, 2021 Spot On Alabama is part of Spot On The USA, a, Last 10 company updates Alabama Mountains, NANAMAS TRANSPORTS LLC, Huntsville (Aug 17), Muscle Shoals 14, LLC., Muscle Shoals (Aug 17), Billing Consultants of North Alabama, Inc., Hartselle (Aug 17), A Southern Girl's Company, LLC, Falkville (Aug 17), 2 Perspectives Consulting Corporation, Huntsville (Aug 16), Retro Lines Barbershop/Salon LLC, Huntsville (Aug 16), Lizzie's Creations and Apparel LLC, Huntsville (Aug 16). Located nearby are medical facilities, retail shopping, churches, and other local amenities. The Piedmont Substation was one of the five substations established in Alabama during and a few years after World War II: Upper Coastal Plain in 1944, Piedmont Substation in 1945, North Alabama Horticulture Substation at Cullman in 1948, Chilton Area Horticulture Substation at Clanton in 1948 and the Lower Coastal Plain Substation at Camden in 1948. 13112 AL Highway 68 From Prattville travel South on U.S. 31 for approximately 5 miles. An extensive peanut storage project was conducted to provide information for farmers, peanut handlers, and warehousemen on maintaining peanut quality during storage. SOILS Long-term soil fertility studies on various crops. The Piedmont Research Units soil types offered opportunities for research to serve a unique farming area and over the years research has been conducted on field, forage and horticultural crop production and beef cattle farming.