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MSU Extension agents, locations aid storm response
As communities across north Mississippi continue recovering from the Jan. 23-27 winter storm, MSU Extension coordinators and agents have been assisting local officials, county emergency managers and first responders since before the storm to help those in need.
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Daffodils are reliable sign of end of winter
Every February just as winter starts to loosen its grip here in the South, my daffodils make their dependable return in my landscape.
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MSU Extension sets 2 waste pesticide drop-offs
Waste pesticides accepted include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and other pesticide products.
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Forest carbon credits for state landowners
Carbon dioxide is the most commonly produced greenhouse gas, the substances that trap heat in the atmosphere keeping the planet warm enough for life.
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Rice delphacid presents new threat to MS crop
Rice delphacid is a plant hopper that has been damaging Texas rice since 2015, and this invasive threat to Southern rice production made its appearance in Mississippi last year.
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Gholson elected to national water resources board
Gholson, who is an associate professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, said the appointment will help him further his goals to address critical water issues and support the next generation of water resource professionals.
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The Conversation: The South’s iconic longleaf pine forests
For thousands of years, one tree species defined the cultural and ecological identity of what is now the American South: the longleaf pine.
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Give an orchid this Valentine’s Day
While roses may be the traditional choice when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I’ve found that orchids offer something even more meaningful -- a living reminder of love that returns year after year.
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Crosby Arboretum hosts Forge Day event Feb. 7
PICAYUNE, Miss. -- The Crosby Arboretum will host its annual Forge Day and Heritage Festival Feb. 7 in Picayune to showcase the historic and modern uses of the forge and other traditional skills.