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green Carolina anole
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May 2, 2025

Little green climbing machine —the Carolina anole, known as Anolis carolinensis, is often called the American chameleon for its ability to change color.

Mature loblolly pine tree in Mississippi with brownish-red needles due to brown spot needle blight.
May 2, 2025

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Concern has spread among Mississippi landowners who have recently noticed extensive pine needle browning and loss among their mature loblolly pine trees recently. Kristy McAndrew, a forestry health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said brown spot needle blight, or BSNB, is widespread in Mississippi right now and may be the culprit.

Eastern Gray Squirrel on Tree
April 25, 2025

Have you ever been on a walk in the woods, park, or backyard and noticed animal tracks in the mud or dirt?

Success Stories

A smiling man standing in front of a green tractor.
Volume 11 Number 1

Fenton Pope looked around his native Covington County a quarter-century ago and saw what he believed was an alarming amount of farmland out of production.

Two mallard ducks on water and MSU gamebird logo.
Volume 11 Number 1

These are just a few of Mississippi’s gamebirds, and the Mississippi State University Extension Service recently launched a new social media space to support gamebird recreation and management.

Three men standing in front of a piece of logging equipment.
Volume 10 Number 3

Whether it’s related to his work or his sons, Iuka logger Jonathan Cutshall’s path often intersects with the Mississippi State University Extension Service.