Mobile County-Alabama Extension

Home production of shiitake (she-TAH-kee) mushrooms can be a rewarding and delicious hobby. These flavorful mushrooms are packed with nutrients, low in calories, and can be enjoyed fresh or dried for later use.
Growing shiitake mushrooms is easier than you might think. Alabama Extension experts walk you through every step of the process, from selecting and inoculating logs to maintaining them and harvesting your own mushrooms at home.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or looking for a new project, shiitake mushroom cultivation is a fun way to expand your gardening skills and enjoy a homegrown harvest.

Learn how to get started: https://www.aces.edu/go/6374

The high temperatures and humidity levels of an Alabama summer are perfect conditions for fly populations to thrive. If left to their own devices, flies can quickly cause issues for both beef cattle and producers.

“Flies and other external parasites directly affect a producer’s bottom line and can cause many health problems in cattle,” said Dr. Soren Rodning, an Alabama Extension veterinarian at Auburn University.

Several fly species can affect cattle including horn, stable, heel, blow and screwworm flies.

The recent detections of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico have brought national attention to the importance of proper fly control. While this pest has not been found in Alabama yet, Rodning encourages producers to monitor their herds vigilantly.

Read more about protecting the herd against flies and what to do if New World screwworm is suspected. https://www.aces.edu/go/6456