In this episode, we sit down with Cal Middleton, a true cowboy, horseman, and author whose stories and insights bring the spirit of the West to life. Join us as we dive into Cal's journey through ranching, horsemanship, and storytelling, uncovering the lessons he's learned along the way. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or just curious about cowboy culture, you won’t want to miss this engaging conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the bond between man and horse. Saddle up and tune in!
Blue-blooming plants bring a serene beauty to my garden, and two of my favorites -- Blue My Mind and Blue Plumbago -- each offer unique qualities.
Whether you’re gifting cookies, jams, breads, or savory treats this holiday season, here are a few quick tips for keeping your food gifts safe.
The holiday season is the perfect time to share homemade food gifts, but it’s essential to ensure they’re safe to eat.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Mississippians who want to deck their holiday halls with a locally grown Christmas tree will have no problem finding one. Although weather conditions have tested the state’s growers over the last two years, tree inventory is strong.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- For agricultural producers, careful planning in advance of each planting is critical to making a profit or breaking even, but the practice will be especially necessary going into 2025 due to a confluence of unfavorable economic conditions.
Kevin Kim, Will Maples and Brian Mills, agricultural economists with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, are part of an effort to help producers make sound business decisions as they enter what will likely be a difficult year financially across the country for agriculture.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Agriculture and forestry are Mississippi’s top industries, but their significance to the state’s economy extends beyond the revenue they generate on their own.
An analysis produced by agricultural economists with the Mississippi State University Extension Service found these sectors combined were an estimated $46.2 billion industry in 2022, accounting for 185,744 jobs and more than 14% of the state’s total economic activity.
This traditional holiday gravy recipe is easy and fast.
Turkey Gravy is a simple side dish that makes a great addition to your holiday meals.
Cool-season hanging baskets are one of my favorite ways to bring vibrant color and texture to my outdoor space when temperatures start to drop.
Colder weather is just around the corner! Do you have a plan to winterize your home for when freezing temperatures arrive? Preparing your home for the cold not only ensures comfort, but also helps protect your home from damage.
Remember to drip both hot and cold water to prevent pipes from freezing!
Natasha Neary, Luke Resop, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland delve into the relationships between moon phases, positions, and their potential effects on buck movement and bedding behavior. They review their research findings from a complex and exhaustive analysis of GPS-collared bucks to determine if moon phase and/or position has any relationship with buck movement behaviors. They emphasize the importance of accounting for individual buck personalities and behaviors during the rut and highlight the challenges in drawing definitive conclusions. The discussion also includes insights from a survey of hunters to gauge beliefs and expectations of the moon’s role in stimulating buck movement, and the implications of various lunar theories. The conversation highlights the complexity of deer behavior and the importance of data-driven insights to understand these patterns.
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