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Barnes earns SBA Veteran Small Business honor
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Mississippi District Office has named Mississippi State University Extension economist James Barnes as the state’s 2026 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year in recognition of his work mentoring veteran entrepreneurs.
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Extension program boosts local tourism leadership
Housed within the MSU Extension Center for Government and Community Development, the ETL program offers a two‑year, dual‑certificate curriculum emphasizing leadership, marketing, economics, community relations and public policy.
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Hanging baskets add color to decks, porches
There’s something about a colorful hanging basket that makes a front porch feel welcoming.
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Weeks-long drought hard on state’s crops
Deep cracks in the ground tell the story of drought, where only about half the normal rainfall has fallen so far in 2026, making it the 10th driest in Mississippi history.
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Extension launches Magnolia Moves Activity Challenge on April 20
Mississippi, it’s time to get moving. Let’s increase our physical movement, improve our eating habits, and make ourselves healthier and happier!
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Woody cover is critical for bobwhite management
When managing for bobwhites, people often think about native bunch grasses or predators first. However, bobwhites are rarely limited by grass, and while predators can certainly pose a management challenge, protecting them from predators is the first step in predator management.
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Strategic, unified vision transforms Carthage
When the Leake County Board of Supervisors set their sights on rejuvenating downtown Carthage, they initiated significant positive changes in a short time.
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Mysty, Skyscraper Orange salvia deserve a garden spot
Those who follow my work know that I have a fondness for plants that support the pollinator population. When they’re also showstoppers, that’s a win-win for me.
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Tight margins, costly inputs shape planting intentions
Growers in Mississippi plan to plant about 630,000 acres of corn in 2026, down 31% from the 910,000 acres planted in 2025. Rice acreage is projected at 80,000 acres, a 51% decrease from last year, while cotton acres are expected to fall 9%, from 330,000 acres to about 300,000 acres.