Mississippi State University Extension Service

A pink cotton bloom sits among green leaves.

Crop Report

Cotton fruit set is good across much of the state

Filed Under: Cotton

A wife and husband stand in a field with cotton rows.

Feature Story

Row crop producer earns regional acclaim

Filed Under: Agriculture, Crops, Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans

A man kneels on the ground beside a pump sprayer to read the label on the back of a pesticide jar.

Feature Story

Always read and follow pesticide label directions

Filed Under: Lawn and Garden

Dozens of red, yellow and white flowers grow on long stems.

Southern Gardening

Zinnias are terrific cut flower options

Filed Under: Flower Gardens

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The Food Factor | Fried Rice Makeover

September 21, 2018

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Mississippi State University Extension 4-H members participate in the hands-on portion of an ATV Safety RiderCourse as Greg Biggs, 4-H agent in Madison County looks on.

4-H Contest Raises ATV Safety Awareness

September 18, 2018

A grouping of various kinds of cast-iron cookware sit on a kitchen counter.

Cast-iron cookware should be seasoned before the first use and periodically throughout its lifetime.
(Photo credit: Jonathan Parrish)

How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet

September 12, 2018

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Mississippi’s 2018 4-H Ambassadors, including, from left, Jaylin Smith of Leflore County; Shae Philips of Lee County; Jonah Holland of Tishomingo County; John Mark Huff of Rankin County; Mikayla Shelton of Calhoun County; Taylor Fields of Lee County; and Precious Thompson of Pike County, stand on the steps of the Mississippi State Capitol Building in Jackson.

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