STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Market corn prices are more than $2 lower per bushel than a year ago, so row crop producers in Mississippi are planning to plant less corn and more cotton in 2024.
Growers of the state’s three principal field crops -- soybeans, corn and cotton -- intend to plant 25% more cotton this year than they did in 2023 and 25% less corn, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Soybean production is forecasted to increase by 3%.
With their tall stems that proudly display a colorful array of flowers, calibrachoa hybrid plants are some of my favorite annual plants to use in the landscape. Their slender stems reach out gracefully, adorned with small, trumpet-shaped blooms that come in hues from fiery reds to soothing blues, and every shade in between. Each delicate flower carries its own unique pattern, adding an enchanting touch to their overall appearance.
It’s in your kitchen, hallway, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. You probably sit on it, but it’s 200 feet tall! Have you figured it out yet? It’s the yellow poplar tree!
Yellow poplar is one of the largest hardwoods with solitary flowers that are yellowish green with a reddish-orange band wrapping the base of the flower.
Rabbits are a quintessential symbol of spring, representing fertility, rebirth, and resurrection since ancient times. But did you know that these small animals have recently been added to the Mississippi 4-H livestock show list?
Rabbits have recently been added to the Mississippi 4-H Livestock Show list, and make great project animals for young people who live in urban areas. Photo by reodejongh/Adobe Stock
The South’s natural background music of the summer will start as soon as cicadas, known for their loud songs, emerge across parts of the state.
Blake Layton, entomologist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said Mississippi is home to at least 24 types of cicadas. These are classified as either annual or periodical cicadas.
Gardening, to me, is not just about planting pretty flowers or lush foliage. It’s about creating scenes, telling stories and evoking emotions. One way I like to add intrigue and drama to an outdoor space is by incorporating thriller plants. These captivating specimens serve as focal points and bring mystery and excitement to a landscape.
It’s spring, meaning things are starting to grow! The “spring transition,” when grasses go from dormant to active, is in full swing this month.
Regular mowing will be pivotal in helping you control weeds that pop up during warmer months (Photo by Canva)
Ever find it challenging to purchase horse feed (including hay) that you are both comfortable with quality wise and that won’t break your bank? On this episode of TTR, Clay discusses this matter with Dr. Dennis Sigler. Dr. Sigler is a life-long horseman, showman, and professional judge who knows the ins and outs of the horse world. He has spent his career in both academia, providing research that focused on the nutritional well-being of the equine athlete, and in the industry as a feed consultant and director of sales for Martindale Feed Mill in Valley View, TX. Listening to this discussion will help you in your day-to-day management of feeding horses and may enlighten you on some things that you need to address. Either way, you will walk away more confident in the strategy you choose in making sure your horses look and feel their best!
Short Extension paper on Body Condition Scoring: Body Condition Scoring System Benefits for Horses and Owners | Mississippi State University Extension Service (msstate.edu)
Closed captioning can be viewed on Taking the Reins-Mississippi State on YouTube.
These Lemon Pepper Salmon Patties are an easy, quick, and delicious way to incorporate this tasty and healthy fish into your menu rotation.
Lemon Pepper Salmon Patties are an easy way to incorporate heart-healthy fish into your weekly menu plan.
If you have not picked up on it yet, I love variegated plants. Let me dive a bit deeper into why I’m so passionate about them. These beauties are like the rock stars of the plant world, and let me tell you, they know how to steal the show.
