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Still time to plant and enjoy summer pentas

We’re already into our September garden, and lots of great things are going to happen.

As temperatures finally start to moderate -- my fingers are crossed -- most of our summer flowering annuals that look ragged after surviving the heat and humidity will start to perk up. I think of this as our flowering annuals getting their second wind.

MSU Extension extends free soil nematode tests to 2021

The Mississippi State University Extension Service is offering another year of free testing for often overlooked nematode pests that frequently cause poor crop performance.

Manual helps poultry producers with hurricane prep, recovery

Poultry producers across the Southeast have plenty of experience cleaning up after storm damage to broiler and breeder houses, but they now have new guidelines for hurricane preparedness and recovery.

Fall driving requires extra caution for farm vehicles

Fall brings a surge in the number of farm machines travelling on the state’s roads, and drivers everywhere need to be cautious when near them.

Fall Flower & Garden Fest goes virtual for 2020

The 2020 Fall Flower & Garden Fest will be a virtual, educational event this year.

Crosby Arboretum architect featured in museum exhibit

An exhibition of unbuilt structures by internationally renowned architect E. Fay Jones intended to accompany the completed Mississippi State University Pinecote Pavilion is on display in Washington, D.C.

MSU Extension offers free water well testing, training

Private water well owners in Mississippi can get their water screened for bacteria and learn more about how to manage, operate and protect their wells during several upcoming virtual workshops.

Garden enjoyment up as pandemic remains

I’ve been thinking about the whole COVID-19 pandemic experience we’ve endured for the last several months -- like social distancing and face masks -- and the activities we look forward to enjoying once again.

Online resource for opioid misuse prevention launched