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Faith-based community supports farm industry

A farmer’s life has been compared to a person’s faith journey, and that faith is being tested through the recent economic uncertainty associated with high costs and low profits in agriculture.

Jason Franklin, pastor of Clarksdale Methodist Church, told the hundreds of agriculture professionals at Mississippi State University’s recent Row Crop Short Course that the faith community needs to come alongside this hardworking group who are navigating significant pressures.

Ag outlook conference adds second day

The MSU Extension Service and MSU Department of Agricultural Economics will host the 2026 Mississippi Agricultural Outlook Conference Jan. 12-13, 2026, at The Mill at MSU. 

Wings over the Flyway: Mississippi’s winter waterfowl

Stretching from central Canada through the Midwest and down to the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Flyway acts as a natural corridor guiding a variety of ducks and geese into Mississippi. As cold fronts sweep across the northern states and wetlands freeze over, birds are pushed steadily southward. 

MSU Deer Lab celebrates 50 years

For 50 years, the Mississippi State University Deer Lab—a partnership between the university’s Forest and Wildlife Research Center and MSU Extension Service—has delivered nationally recognized research on deer biology, habitat management and land stewardship to hunters, landowners and wildlife professionals across the Magnolia State.

Certain plants keep gardens bright despite winter weather

Though the temperatures have cooled down, it doesn’t mean our gardens have to fade into the background.

Some plants truly shine when the weather turns crisp; they offer long-lasting color and charm throughout the winter months. With a little planning, you can create containers and garden beds that stay vibrant even during the coldest days.

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