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Seed technology course held at MSU Aug. 5, 6

Mississippi State University continues to keep seed and agricultural industry professionals up to date with the Seed and Agricultural Technology Short Course offered this year Aug. 5-6.

Maroon foliage brings garden color, character

I’ve always been drawn to plants with maroon-colored leaves. There is something alluring about the way their deep hues add layers of depth, contrast and intrigue to a landscape.

Rich maroon foliage grounds a garden, making surrounding colors pop while adding a touch of drama and elegance. Let’s take a look at some standout plants.

Contests highlight youth beef stockmanship skills

While Mississippi high school students have history, English and algebra on their schedules, several are now adding advanced animal husbandry skills to their academic load.

Brandi Karisch, beef cattle specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said Extension began offering a youth stockmanship competition this year to improve young participants’ knowledge and skills in beef cattle handling.

Vaccinating pets creates defense against rabies

White flowers in spring steal the landscape show

While in Grenada, Mississippi, speaking at the Garden Clubs of Mississippi’s 26th Annual Convention, I couldn’t help but notice the gorgeous white-blooming plants that graced the town’s gardens, parks and neighborhoods.

Consider available services, support for aging in place

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Many older adults want to remain in their own homes and communities as they age, but deciding to age in place should be carefully considered. Some of the first factors to consider are the home itself, finances, personal health and the community.

Pine needle blight appearing across Mississippi, Southeast

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Concern has spread among Mississippi landowners who have recently noticed extensive pine needle browning and loss among their mature loblolly pine trees recently. Kristy McAndrew, a forestry health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said brown spot needle blight, or BSNB, is widespread in Mississippi right now and may be the culprit.

Small ruminant conference welcomes sheep, goat producers

Pollinators are drawn to many native plants

The last group of native plants I want to highlight during Native Plant Month are those that pollinators can’t resist. Some of my favorites in this group are liatris, coreopsis, gaillardia and gaura.

These plants are beautiful and bring life to my garden through the pollinators they attract. With the right care, they truly thrive.