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AT&T donation to 4-H supports digital literacy
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- A recent donation from AT&T will help Mississippi 4-H’ers increase their digital literacy. AT&T donated $38,000 and 125 laptops to the Mississippi State University Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program.
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Farmweek signs off after 49-year run
The June 24 taping of Farmweek marked the end of the road for the statewide agricultural news television program. The series finale airs June 30 on RFD-TV and June 27 and 29 on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, where each of its nearly 2,500 episodes has aired since the show’s debut in 1977.
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Client-choice, fresh produce benefits food pantry users
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- A rural food pantry in Mississippi is improving the lives of its clients by implementing practices learned through a Mississippi State University Extension Service program.
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disCARD aims to close data gaps in Gulf fisheries
Launched this year with $2 million in funding from NOAA Fisheries and the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, the initiative introduces a hybrid reporting system known as “disCARD” -- a paper-and-digital catch card designed to capture real-time data on released fish across the Gulf of Mexico.
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David Austin roses shine in landscapes
There’s something about roses in a Southern garden that brings timeless beauty, incredible fragrance and a touch of romance.
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Mississippi 4-H Ambassadors meet state leaders at 2026 4-H Legislative Day
Each year, Mississippi 4-H Ambassadors travel to the State Capitol to meet their representatives, senators, and other state leaders of Mississippi.
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Protect backyard chickens, livestock from extreme heat
RAYMOND, Miss. -- When summer heat reaches extreme levels, humans are not the only ones that struggle to stay cool.
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Know your pond goal and objectives
Producing trophy bass means giving up larger bluegill because bass need plenty of smaller prey they can catch and eat. On the other hand, if you want trophy bluegill, you need fewer bluegill so there can be more food per fish.
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Know types, uses of electrolyte products for wise consumption
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Staying hydrated is an important part of avoiding heat stress during the hot summer months, and many people may be wondering if incorporating electrolyte products into their daily routines can help.