Since feed is the most expensive part of catfish production, feeding a nutritious feed that converts efficiently and promotes growth without hurting water quality should increase production and profit.
Unlike other farmed animals, fish don’t have feed available at all times and can’t feed at will. The feeder decides how much feed to offer to the fish. There are no standard feeding practices across the industry, mainly because many factors affect feeding and every pond of fish behaves differently. So, feeding catfish is a highly subjective process.
Although several species of ants will invade homes in Mississippi, Argentine ants and odorous house ants are, by far, the two most commonly encountered species. Both are primarily outdoor species that go largely unnoticed by homeowners until they invade homes and begin raiding pantry shelves.
Using the right planting methods and seeding rates helps small grain crops become established quickly and successfully. Mississippians plant wheat, oats, and other small grains for numerous purposes, including for grain production, cover or forage crops, soil stabilization, pasture overseeding, and wildlife food plots. Because small grains are grown for many purposes, in diverse environments, and with an array of resources, appropriate planting methods may vary greatly.
Language Development
- Speak in complete sentences
- Ask many questions
- Enjoy simple songs and nonsense words
- Sometimes add “ed” to words (For example, “I goed to the door and putted the cat outdoors. He hurted me.”)
- Tell you my name, address, and phone number
- Carry on elaborate conversations
- Understand the basic rules of grammar and use correct pronouns (he, she, I)
- Sing songs or tell short stories from memory
- Recognize some letters if I am taught
Language Development
- Repeat words or sounds
- Follow simple storylines from pictures or books
- Sing and carry a tune
- Learn short rhymes and songs
- Speak clearly enough that strangers can
understand me - Use words to express how I feel
- Name most familiar things
- Understand words like “in,” “on,” and “under”
- Participate in “back and forth” conversations
Language Development
- Say 8 to 20 words
- Look at the person I am talking to
- Say “hi” and “bye”
- Use expressions like “uh-oh”
- Sing sounds to music and dance
- Form two-word sentences like “mama go”
- Copy lots of things that adults say and gestures they make
Trees provide great benefits where we live, work, and play. Our close proximity to trees may conflict in land preparation for construction. Building foundations, sidewalks, sewer lines, and roads can cause numerous changes in the environment. Post-construction landscaping, such as installing underground sprinklers, laying sod grass, and planting flowers and shrubs, can further change the environment. Many of these changes can be devastating to trees.
There are 30 shrub species native to Mississippi that can be successfully used in home landscapes. The following descriptions of each species include:
The use of native trees in homes, gardens, and communities is not new to Mississippi. Indigenous trees form the very fabric of our surroundings and create our state’s own unique regional identity. Even noted Mississippi authors Eudora Welty and William Faulkner recognized the importance of Mississippi’s native flora and landscapes to help create a sense of place in their writings.
Selecting native trees for the home landscape is a wise choice. In addition to their beauty, there are several additional reasons to use Mississippi’s native trees.
Homes can be wonderful places to care for children, but homes are also full of hazards, including electrical appliances, stairs, bathtubs, and dozens of poisonous medicines and household cleaners. Accidents are a leading cause of death in children. More children are crippled from accidents than from diseases. Most accidents could be prevented if more care were taken.