I absolutely love looking for different types of plants for my landscaping. In home landscapes, the usual suspects like hollies, ligustrums, azaleas and camellias often take center stage. While these are excellent choices, there’s a world of possibilities waiting for those willing to explore the realm of conifers.
Whether you have a large lawn, field, or pasture, you’ve probably had to deal with pesky weeds.
Buttercup is a common winter weed found in Mississippi. (Photo by MSU Extension)
United States Congressman Josh Brecheen comes from a background rooted in the horse world. In this episode of TTR, Josh relates the lessons he learned through hard work with horses, in combination with his deep-rooted faith, to his current work in politics. From Oklahoma country boy to the political arenas of Washington, DC, you will be able to see value in Josh's perspective and life-story.
Closed captioning can be viewed on Taking the Reins-Mississippi State on YouTube.
Skip the takeout. Try this simple, tasty twist on on egg rolls.
This simple Egg Roll in a bowl recipe is delicious and quick.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Producers should anticipate tighter profit margins in 2024 as agricultural commodity prices decrease and financing costs climb. However, experts expect the industry to be buoyed by its economic strength, which has grown 6% since 2021.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- “Where are all the ducks?” It’s a question James Callicutt fields with more frequency and urgency from hunters and birders in Mississippi by the year.
Callicutt, a Mississippi State University Extension Service instructor specializing in waterfowl and wetlands ecology, said aerial waterfowl survey data show duck abundance in the southeastern U.S. is well below average.
In the world of ornamental shrubs, Distyliums are a hidden gem, prized for their evergreen foliage, adaptability and understated charm.
You may know Extension for it's strong connection to agriculture and the 4-H youth development program. But Extension offers much more. Get a glimpse of the wide range of programs and services our organization provides.
Extension agents and specialists provide training and support to a wide variety of clientele, including childcare providers, pest control professionals, loggers, tourism professionals, farmers, home gardeners, and more. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Kevin Hudson)
Gardeners careful to select plants that thrive in their area have an updated U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map to use.
Released in late 2023, the zone map features an updated chart that was previously drawn in 2012. Much of Mississippi is now in zone 8b. This zone has average low winter temperatures of 15–20 degrees.
Do you want to improve your eating habits this year? One of first things you can do is learn how to read the Nutrition Facts labels on the foods you buy. These tips will help you.
Learning how to read the Nutrition Facts labels on the foods you buy can help you improve your eating habits by helping you understand what is in the foods you eat.