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  • Tall standing pine trees are viewed looking up into their tops.

    Forest carbon credits for state landowners

    Carbon dioxide is the most commonly produced greenhouse gas, the substances that trap heat in the atmosphere keeping the planet warm enough for life.

  • Tiny insects gather on green plant stalks in water.

    Rice delphacid presents new threat to MS crop

    Rice delphacid is a plant hopper that has been damaging Texas rice since 2015, and this invasive threat to Southern rice production made its appearance in Mississippi last year.

  • Portrait of Drew Gholson

    Gholson elected to national water resources board

    Gholson, who is an associate professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, said the appointment will help him further his goals to address critical water issues and support the next generation of water resource professionals.

  • Longleaf pine stand

    The Conversation: The South’s iconic longleaf pine forests

    For thousands of years, one tree species defined the cultural and ecological identity of what is now the American South: the longleaf pine.

  • Several deep pink flowers bloom in a cluster.

    Give an orchid this Valentine’s Day

    While roses may be the traditional choice when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I’ve found that orchids offer something even more meaningful -- a living reminder of love that returns year after year.

  • Closeup of pine straw baskets sitting on a table.

    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. 

  • Red flowers bloom on bare branches.

    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.

  • Collie dog stands in the snow.

    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.

  • A panel of four speakers sits on a stage in front of a large presentation screen while attendees seated in the foreground listen. The screen displays the conference title, dates, and logos of participating organizations.

    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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