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A woman stands on a sidewalk in a red sweatshirt and festive holiday-themed necklace.

The holidays are here! With all the activity, it's easy to skip your daily exercise. But these tips can help keep you active.


Homemade pumpkin, bat, monster Halloween decor with a toilet paper roll, tin can, and water bottle.

5 Tips for a Sustainable Halloween

October 18, 2024

Halloween spending is expected to reach $11.6 billion this year, and many of those purchases will become waste. Check out these tips for ways to have a more sustainable holiday.

A woman stirs cranberry turkey meatballs cooking on the stove.

The Food Factor: Cranberry Turkey Meatball Appetizers

October 15, 2024

The Food Factor crew loved these Cranberry Turkey Meatballs! Try them out for yourself. We think you'll love them too!

A woman stands in a kitchen with an electric pressure cooker.

How to Use an Electric Pressure Cooker

October 14, 2024

Check out these facts about electric pressure cookers and get some tips on how to use these popular countertop appliances.

Seafood boil.

Happy National Seafood Month!

October 11, 2024

October is National Seafood Month! Mississippi is proud to have a vibrant costal community supported by the seafood industry. 

Sun shining through red maple tree branches

Tree of the Month: Red Maple

October 4, 2024

In the fall, I love driving down the road to see beautiful trees changing color as they prepare to drop their leaves for the winter. My favorite trees, however, are magnificent, fiery red maple trees. Their color stands so boldly against the yellow and brown background of the other fall colors.

A hand is shown dipping a bell pepper strip into a bowl of garlic chickpea dip.

The Food Factor: Garlic Chickpea Dip

October 1, 2024

This dip is easy to whip up with a few ingredients you probably have on hand and a food processor.

White chickens.

Broilers vs. Layers

September 27, 2024

Did you know there is a difference in broilers and layers? Broilers and layers both serve important roles in the poultry industry, but their roles are very different.

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Join 4-H!

September 26, 2024

Mississippi’s 4-H program reaches youth with a variety of interests.

Person applying lime to yard.

Fall Lawn Guide

September 24, 2024

As summer comes to an end, the time for fall lawn care approaches. Warm-season grass growth is beginning to slow down while temperatures become slightly cooler. 

A woman prepares Bell Pepper Nachos in a kitchen.

The Food Factor: Bell Pepper Nachos

September 24, 2024

Do you love nachos? Try these Bell Pepper Nachos for a fun, healthy take on the traditional dish.

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