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Proactive measures can help keep health intact

The traditional allergy season will soon start while the COVID-19 pandemic is still underway, likely leading some people to wonder if they are experiencing normal allergic reactions or symptoms of the novel virus.

Annual turfgrass field day offered virtually Sept. 17

Mississippi State University Extension professionals offer training and expertise annually at a research field day, and the event will happen in 2020, just differently.

Consult official sources on coronaviruses in animals

Citizens help to protect local outdoor spaces

Cooperate with contact tracing inquiries

Try herbs for late summer gardens

In the late summer and into the fall, some of my favorite garden plants are the annual herbs.

On top of my list of annual herbs are basil and dill. These herbs are aromatic and really easy to grow. And have I said they’re delicious?

Extension welcomes new nutrition instructor

Qula Madkin recently joined the Mississippi State University Extension Service as a nutrition instructor.

Rice crop looks promising as harvest approaches

Find garden spots for ornamental peppers

Last week, I told you about culinary peppers that I like to grow and ultimately consume. This week, I want to share another way to use peppers in our second summer garden and landscape.