As communities realize the treasure they have in their water resources, many citizens and groups look for ways to preserve and improve the lakes, rivers and streams.
Beth Baker, a specialist in natural resource conservation in agroecosystems with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said the university recently received a $100,000 environmental education grant to help these grassroots efforts go farther.
Gardeners who want to improve their own skills and give back to their communities can take advantage of an online training and certification opportunity this fall.
Registration for the next class of Master Gardeners opens Aug. 13 and closes Sept. 12. Participants can begin their training Oct. 1, and all coursework must be completed by Dec. 2. These expert volunteers are trained and certified in consumer horticulture and related areas by the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
Almost everyone has a little bit of clutter somewhere in their homes at times. However, letting small amounts turn into large amounts can not only interfere with the lifestyle you want, but it can also be a health hazard. If you find that you can’t use your rooms the way you’d like, then it’s time to start getting rid of some clutter. But what if some of these items are sentimental? We have some tips that can help.
Parting with sentimental clutter can be difficult, but a new program available through the Mississippi State University Extension Service can help people identify, sort and part with sentimental clutter. (Photo by Brebca/stock.adobe.com)
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Lower feed prices are providing some relief to Mississippi’s catfish producers, but many are still facing more than their share of obstacles just to break even.
Among these are middling demand, high operating costs and renovation.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Yield quality for Mississippi’s corn crop this year will largely hinge on which fields were irrigated and which ones were dry land.
“Corn crop condition varies considerably depending on whether it is grown in fields with supplemental irrigation or not,” said Erick Larson, grain crops specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. “Mississippi corn dependent on rain has gone since early June without much appreciable rainfall, so the crop outlook has diminished considerably in that time.”
Air-fried foods have fewer calories from fat than foods cooked with traditional methods, such as frying. Air fryers use circulating technology to produce crispy foods. They have many benefits:
I am always looking for unique plants that brighten the landscape. Scaevola , commonly known as fan flower, is one of those plants. Native to Australia and the Pacific Islands, these plants are popular for their distinctive, fan-shaped flowers, versatile growth habit and robust nature.
Dr. Peter Dotray from Texas Tech University and the Texas Agrilife Extension Service along with Dr. Dan Reynolds from Mississippi State University sat down with Tom and Jason at the 2022 Row Crop Short Course in Starkville to talk about the big picture for weed science and agricultural research. Topics include UAVs in agriculture, site specific herbicide applications, see and spray sprayers, and a host of other concepts.
Brian Arnall from Oklahoma State University and Trent Roberts from the University of Arkansas sat down with Tom and Jason at the Row Crop Short Course in Starkville during December to discuss things to think about with early-season soil fertility. Most of the conversation focuses on starter/early-season treatments, but they also discuss soil testing, crop needs, etc. Check out Brian’s Red Dirt Agronomy podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-dirt-agronomy-podcast/id1610609727 and the University of Arkansas Potash Rate Calculator, which can be downloaded at https://agribusiness.uark.edu/decision-support-software.php##PRC
Drew Gholson and Jason Krutz sat down with Jason and Tom at the Mississippi Row Crop Short Course in Starkville during December to discuss their roles with water and water research with Mississippi State. Drew is the Director of the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research as part of the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville. Jason heads up the Water Resources Research Institute on the campus of Mississippi State in Starkville.