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Knowing when and how to irrigate are questions every grower with the ability to water their farmland on demand face each year.
Irrigation costs per acre are among the highest inputs growers face. In a state with the capacity both for extreme drought and high temperatures as well as prolonged rainy periods, the question of whether or not to irrigate is very important.

An irrigation structure rises over a corn field.
A hanging sprinkler dispenses water over corn plants.
Water fills a row in a corn field.

During my Southern Gardening travels across Mississippi, I have observed how plants grow differently across the state. For example, several perennial plants that typically grow in some areas act as annuals in other areas due to colder winter temperatures.

A yellow upright bract has small white flowers.
A plant with orange flowers grows in container in a landscape.
Dark pink blooms cover a green plant.

Whether you recycle or not, you probably are familiar with the “chasing arrows” emblem found on plastic products. But many consumers don’t know that this symbol denotes only the type of plastic an item is made from, not its ability to be recycled. Check out these tips that can help you reduce your plastic waste.

Several types of plastic and other waste surround a green chasing arrows emblem.
Out of the seven types of plastics that are manufactured, only two of them are commonly recycled. Making a few different choices can help cut down on the plastics that end up in the landfill. (Photo by fotofabrika/stock.adobe.com)

Do you need encouragement?  Maybe a “pick me up”?  If so, this episode of TTR will help you.  This week we are joined by Amanda Zuniga who works in the horse industry at Zerlotti Genetics in Pleasanton, Texas.  Zerlotti is a reproductive center for equine and Amanda manages the day-to-day activities that help make Zerlotti successful.  But….what is most important is her strong ties to family and the life lessons she has learned through her dad’s commitment to excellence and pride in his work.  It is this strong work ethic and dedication that has made Amanda who she is today and given her the ability to navigate the hurdles she has overcome to become successful in the horse world.  Her candor and honesty make this an episode you won’t want to miss.

 

Closed captioning can be viewed on Taking the Reins-Mississippi State on YouTube.

Representatives of many of the industries that supply America’s restaurants and grocery stores gathered at Mississippi State University in April to learn ways to perfect their trade and enhance their products. MSU hosted 46 attendees plus presenters and students at the 15th annual workshop “Marination 101: The Flavor of Science,” organized by the MSU Extension Service.

A man lectures from the front of a classroom.
A hand with a pen rests on a paper next to numbered sample cups.

By Chloe Evans

If you love the idea of adding beautiful landscape features to your yard but don’t know where to start, container gardening is an easy way to make a statement and limit costs! To make it even easier, we asked the host of Southern Gardening, Dr. Eddie Smith, to curate a variety of container gardening combos for you to choose from. 

Herb Container

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