Housed within the MSU Extension Center for Government and Community Development, the ETL program offers a two‑year, dual‑certificate curriculum emphasizing leadership, marketing, economics, community relations and public policy.
What's That Weed? For the health of your pond, it’s important to understand which types you have and how to manage them.
There’s something about a colorful hanging basket that makes a front porch feel welcoming.
Deep cracks in the ground tell the story of drought, where only about half the normal rainfall has fallen so far in 2026, making it the 10th driest in Mississippi history.
Mississippi, it’s time to get moving. Let’s increase our physical movement, improve our eating habits, and make ourselves healthier and happier!
When managing for bobwhites, people often think about native bunch grasses or predators first. However, bobwhites are rarely limited by grass, and while predators can certainly pose a management challenge, protecting them from predators is the first step in predator management.
Those who follow my work know that I have a fondness for plants that support the pollinator population. When they’re also showstoppers, that’s a win-win for me.
When the Leake County Board of Supervisors decided to rejuvenate downtown Carthage, they made positive changes in a short time.
Growers in Mississippi plan to plant about 630,000 acres of corn in 2026, down 31% from the 910,000 acres planted in 2025. Rice acreage is projected at 80,000 acres, a 51% decrease from last year, while cotton acres are expected to fall 9%, from 330,000 acres to about 300,000 acres.
Mississippi is home to two skunk species: the common striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) and the less common eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius).