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  • A large group of teenagers pose for a photo with a man holding a large presentation-style check.

    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. 

  • Video monitor displays a talk show set with two men in suits being interviewed, shown from multiple camera angles, with a “Farmweek” sign in the studio background.

    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. 

  • Two women face each other over a desk to review paperwork.

    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. 

  • Hands holding project survey cards and an instructional card with a QR code near a dock.

    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. 

  • Two pink roses bloom on stems.

    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.

  • A teenager speaks at a podium as two adults and another teen look on.

    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.

  • Chickens peck the ground in a backyard in front of the coop.

    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.

  • Hands holding a freshly caught sunfish over a body of water. The fish displays vibrant green, yellow and orange hues.

    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.

  • Closeup of hands holding a blue sports drink after a hard workout in the gym.

    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.

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