Losing or having your personal information exposed is something that happens quite often in today’s society.
It can be very overwhelming when you realize your information is in someone else’s hands. What can you do to prevent fraud?
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Extracurricular activities offer many benefits for children and teens, but parents should help young people set important boundaries when it comes to these activities.
“Participating in sports, music, dance and other activities not only helps children learn life skills, like time management and interpersonal skills, but also teaches them about themselves -- what things they are good at and what things they enjoy,” said Lori Elmore-Staton, a human development and family science specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
Termites exist all over Mississippi and will eventually infest and damage any structure that contains wood or other cellulose components unless you properly protect those structures.
Liquid termite treatments are one way to help protect homes and other structures from termites. Photo by MSU Extension Service/Blake Layton
If it seems like every plant in your garden is wilting in this summer’s heat, think about adding some Vermillionaire plants next year.
I recently saw some beautiful Vermillionaire plants at the trial garden of the Mississippi State University South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station in Poplarville. These plants were thriving in the summer heat.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Farms are the most prominent symbol of agritourism, but the industry contains numerous types of enterprises and entertainment.
The agritourism sector also creates additional income streams for producers and entrepreneurs and has been a proven community development tool in Mississippi, especially in rural areas.
This summer has not just felt hot and dry; close to half the state is in moderate to severe drought, and temperatures have been mostly in the 90s through all of August.
Mike Brown is the state climatologist and Mississippi State University professor of meteorology. He said much of the northern two-thirds of the state has been fluctuating between drought and being OK.
Floral enthusiasts and professionals can learn how to make tussie-mussie floral arrangements and the history of these bouquets during an Oct. 10 workshop in Hernando.
If you come across an enchanting, miniature landscape that captures your imagination as a world fit for fairies, then you have found a fairy garden. These tiny gardens are meticulously designed in containers, garden beds and unique spaces like old tree stumps and broken pots.
I recently visited Ross Mansion Bed and Breakfast in Hattiesburg and found some whimsical and magical fairy gardens on their property. These feature small plants, moss, pebbles and miniature accessories such as fairy houses, tiny furniture and delicate bridges.
In this episode, Dr. Mark Turner discusses his research on the nutrient requirements of deer and the availability of native plants to fulfill those requirements. He sampled common deer forages throughout the Eastern US and found that only 44% of the forages sampled met the minimum crude protein requirement, and only 19% met the minimum phosphorus requirement. This highlights the importance of providing a diverse range of forage options for deer. Mark also emphasizes the need to consider both the amount and quality of forage when estimating nutritional carrying capacity. He suggests that landowners consider incorporating native plants into their management strategies and diversify their food plots to provide a more balanced diet for deer. And Steve may have rambled a little too.
Takeaways
Providing a diverse range of forage options is important for meeting the nutrient requirements of deer.
Only 44% of the forages sampled met the minimum crude protein requirement, and only 19% met the minimum phosphorus requirement.
Estimating nutritional carrying capacity requires considering both the amount and quality of forage available.
Incorporating native plants into management strategies can help provide a more balanced diet for deer.
Diversifying food plots can also contribute to meeting the nutritional needs of deer.
Sound Bites
"Diversify your habitat and then let them do their job"
"Deer have pretty high phosphorus requirements and a lot of the plants are not meeting that requirement"
"Deer develop an aversion to forages that are very high in nutrients they already have"
Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and choose the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop down menu. You will have to create an account to view the seminars. The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits.
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Potatoes, known for their versatility and flavor, are a staple in kitchens around the world. Many of the dishes we eat either contain potatoes or can easily be paired with a potato side dish. However, if you’ve ever stored potatoes in your kitchen, you might have noticed they sometimes develop sprouts. Do you know why this happens?
Potato sprouting is a natural process driven by environmental factors and the plant’s biological need to propagate.