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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.
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Flowering quince is an easy landscape addition
One winter-blooming shrub that feels familiar and comforting to me is the flowering quince. This plant quietly becomes part of the family landscape, showing up year after year without ever demanding much attention.
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Keep pets’ health, safety in mind during severe cold
Caring for pets in prolonged cold weather will not involve many adjustments for owners of indoor pets, but protecting outside pets and livestock in these conditions requires extra attention.
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MSU Ag Outlook conference prepares producers for year ahead
Producers attending the 2026 Mississippi Agricultural Outlook Conference Jan. 13 at the same venue caught a glimpse of what else might be in store for the state’s agricultural economy this year.
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PAC meetings welcome feedback from producers
Annual PAC meetings present opportunities for growers to meet with commodity experts from the MSU Extension Service and the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, share ideas for research and educational projects, and tour the research and Extension centers in their area.
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Crappie can cause major problems for ponds
In ponds where good fishing for bass and bream is important, crappie should never be stocked.
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Plants with colorful leaves make gardens always shine
I love reminding gardeners that flowers aren’t the only way to add color to the landscape. Some of the most dependable color comes from plants with bold, beautiful foliage.
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Blueberry workshops set for Jan. 29, Feb. 19
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Mississippi blueberry producers have two opportunities to learn more about production of the state’s largest fruit crop.
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MSU agents, specialists listen to clients’ needs
BILOXI, Miss. -- More than 120 agricultural producers and industry representatives took advantage of the annual Producer Advisory Council meeting to share what research and educational programs they would like to see from Mississippi State University.