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RAYMOND, Miss. -- Commercial vegetable growers have a new mobile-based resource to help them manage pests and diseases in their crops. The MyIPM for Vegetables app is the latest in the MyIPM app series. MyIPM for Vegetables currently offers resources for tomatoes and cucurbits, which includes cucumbers, pumpkins, squash and watermelons.

MyIPM for Vegetables logo
STARKVILLE, Miss. — State Climatologist and Mississippi State University Professor of Meteorology Mike Brown said he’s never wished for a tropical storm in the Magnolia State—until this year when the drought, in recent months and weeks, became so severe he thought rain from a tropical system might be beneficial enough to outweigh storm risks.
 
Dried up pond

Love cheesecake, but don’t want all the fat and calories that come with it? Sweet Potato Cheese Pie has all the flavor of cheesecake without all the guilt.

Hands hold a plate with a slice of sweet potato cheese pie
Nutritious sweet potatoes and reduced-fat cream cheese help make this fall pie a guilt-free dessert.

We’ve reached the end of our yearlong series that introduced you to some of Mississippi’s birds! We hope these blog posts have helped you identify and learn more about our feathered friends.

Eurasian Collared Dove
An easy way to tell the Eurasian collared dove from a mourning dove is by the black collar on their neck. (Photo from Canva Pro)

Poinsettias are classic holiday plants, known for their vibrant red and snowy white hues. You may not know that there are also many colorful versions of this popular plant that can add a unique and festive touch to your holiday decor. I love the many different colors that range from pink and coral to yellow and marbled. Today, poinsettias can be found in a variety of shades to suit your preferences.

These poinsettias have white or pink bracts.
A poinsettia with pink bracts is next to a poinsettia with coral bracts.
A poinsettia has marbled red and white bracts.
A poinsettia has yellow bracts.

This episode of TTR takes a little detour from discussing equine related topics.  BUT....this is an interesting discussion with 2 phenomenal young women who are well versed in livestock and the entertainment world!  Kiah Twisselman Burchett and Courtenay Dehoff are both from multi-generation cattle and ranching families, but they have made their marks in the entertainment world through the Climbing with Kiah podcast, guest appearances on the Kelly Clarkson show, Good Morning America, and multiple speaking engagements all over and much more.  The episode focuses on the pilot digital series The Backroad Cowgirls, along with deep hearted discussion on how to handle success and failure.  You will enjoy the life experiences Clay, Kiah, and Courtenay share throughout this episode.  Take some time to enjoy the ride on Taking the Reins!

Closed captioning can be viewed on Taking the Reins-Mississippi State on YouTube.

Extreme drought from July onward is expected to significantly reduce the state’s winter wheat crop that is typically small compared to the primary summer crops, but recent rain may help what was planted.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated that, as of Nov. 26, 82% of the state’s wheat had been planted, 71% emerged, and only 50% was in good or excellent condition.

Tiny, grassy plants.
Tiny plants grow in rows in a field.

RAYMOND, Miss. -- The Mississippi State University Extension Service Center for 4-H Youth Development recently received a grant that will help close the digital divide in the state. The one-year, $53,000 grant from the National 4-H Council and Verizon will help implement the 4-H Tech Changemakers program. The program enlists 4-H members to teach digital skills that can provide more opportunities, including better jobs, to adults in their communities.

A man looks on as a child controls a remote for a drone.

RAYMOND, Miss. -- The Mississippi State University Extension Service recently received a second cycle of funding for a project that has worked to combat obesity by helping people eat healthier and participate in physical activity. The AIM for CHangE program was awarded a five-year, $4.4 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help continue efforts to combat obesity in 10 target counties.

Children stand and sit around life-size, bright-yellow letters that spell out “share.”

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