If you would like to add plants that will provide color to your winter landscape and are also edible, I recommend planting some ornamental kale. Ornamental kale, also known as flowering kale, is a stunning and unique addition to any garden or landscape. With its colorful leaves and striking appearance, it is a popular choice among gardeners and plant enthusiasts.
Holiday cacti are popular this time of year. They are a great addition to holiday décor and are even a great gift! If you’re like me, I’m running out of gift ideas for my loved ones.
Holiday cacti add a fun, tropical touch to Christmastime! (Photo by MSU Extension/Michaela Parker)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
