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Pecan harvest decent despite weather, disease

RAYMOND, Miss. -- While most Mississippi pecan producers are reporting fair to good crops, dry summer weather and disease reduced harvest at some orchards.

Try these ferns in shady landscapes

Who says shade gardens have to fade into the background? Ferns are among the plants that can turn cool, quiet corners into enchanting spaces in the landscape.

Agricultural Pesticide Disposal Day set

In addition to taking up valuable space, waste pesticides can be expensive to dispose of through hazardous waste companies and are potential health and environmental hazards. In an effort to help Mississippi growers properly dispose of pesticides, the Mississippi State University Extension Service helps coordinate pesticide collection events throughout the state. 

Prioritize safety when deer hunting

While it’s easy to get caught up in the anticipation and excitement of deer hunting, safety is an important aspect of the hunting experience that must not be overlooked. The archery portion of deer hunting season has been underway for a little over a month, but once the gun portion of the season begins there will be many more hunters and much more activity in the woods across the state. 

MSU Fall Catfish Seminar set for Nov. 20 in Stoneville

STONEVILLE, Miss. -- Catfish farmers and infrastructure personnel are invited to the Fall National Warmwater Aquaculture Center Catfish Seminar Nov. 20.

Job fair set for MSU Extension Resource and Referral Network

JACKSON, Miss. -- The Mississippi State University Extension Service is holding a job fair for individuals interested in working with young children and families for its locations in the Jackson area. 

Use summer plants that bloom into fall

One of the true joys of gardening in the South is filling our landscapes with a wide variety of plants that deliver bold color and personality.

From tropical treasures to tough-as-nails bloomers, our warm climate gives us plenty of options to create gardens that burst with life and excitement through summer and well into fall.

MSU Poinsettia Open House set for Dec. 5 and 6 in Poplarville

POPLARVILLE, Miss. -- Horticulture consumers, retailers, wholesalers and growers are invited to the annual Poinsettia Open House at the Mississippi State University South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station in Poplarville Dec. 5 and 6.

Hire qualified professionals for tree evaluation, removal

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Drought-stricken trees continue to die across the state, and homeowners should be careful who they hire for these services.