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Scarecrow with a rustic outfit in a pumpkin patch during harvest season.

Feature Story

Crosby Arboretum holds Scarecrow Trail contest

A white pickup truck inside a warehouse with boxes of household items behind it.

Feature Story

Extension aided state agencies in Katrina’s aftermath

Tiny green and almost black berries grow in clusters.

Southern Gardening

Native elderberries have multiple landscape uses

Extension Matters Volume 11 Number 2

Partners in Poultry

Dr. Ryn Laster attests to the vitality of the educational services and support the Mississippi State University Extension Service provides for poultry farmers across the state.

Panoramic banner with ten different varieties of rice, showing the texture and color of different varieties of rice.

Extension for Real Life

Types of Rice

Did you know there are more than 120,000 varieties of rice in the world? It’s true. And they can all be produced in the U.S.

Extension for Real Life

Fresh, Frozen, or Canned: Which is Better?

Fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of a healthy diet. They offer a variety of vitamins and minerals that help fuel and support your body!

White and pink flowers bloom on a cotton plant.

Crop Report

State’s cotton crop less than in 2024

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