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State’s blueberry crop hurt by March freeze

Already struggling with fewer acres in the state, the blueberry industry absorbed a smaller setback with an untimely freeze in mid-March.

Barrett named director of Water Resources Research Institute

Extension forester receives national award for outreach

PURVIS, Miss. -- A Mississippi State University Extension Service forester has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to private forest landowners in Mississippi and nationally. Butch Bailey was selected to receive the Extension Forester of the Year Award from the Forest Landowners Association, or FLA.

Iris blooms in March show spring’s arrival

One of the first signs that spring has truly arrived in my garden comes at the end of March when irises begin to bloom.

Organic vegetable production workshop set for April 17

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. -- Small farmers will have an opportunity to learn more about organic vegetable production during an upcoming workshop.

Native pitcher plants and sundews are carnivores

When you think of carnivores, lions, bears and similar large animal species may come to mind. Many people may not know that the botanical world has its own set of plants that eat insects and small animals.

Defend trees from beetles, disease in storm aftermath

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Landowners who had timber damage from the January ice storm should watch for bark beetles and disease.

Bark beetles threaten ice-damaged timber

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Mississippi State University Extension Service forestry specialists are encouraging timberland owners to keep a watchful eye on their property for signs of bark beetles and disease after January’s ice storm.

MSU Extension hosts forest regeneration workshop

The May 12 workshop at Lake Forest Ranch will focus on managing costs and planning for the future through natural regeneration, an approach that can establish productive timber stands while reducing initial investment.