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Accidental needlesticks possible in farm work

Of all the dangers imagined existing on the farm, accidental needlesticks are probably not high on most people’s lists.

Tour MSU campus for beautiful garden views

Thousands of people are visiting Mississippi State University’s main campus in Starkville as students and their parents arrive for college move-in day or fans attend a football game. They are being treated to one of the most stunningly landscaped grounds I have ever seen.

MSU Extension hires new entomologist

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. -- Commercial growers and home gardeners across the state have a new ally in the battle against insect pests of vegetables, fruits and nuts. Jermaine Perier, a native of Jamaica, joined the Mississippi State University Extension Service July 1 as an Extension entomologist with regional and statewide duties.

MSU holding Bucks and Ducks workshop

Landowners, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to a half-day workshop Sept. 12 that will give insight into duck and deer management.

The Mississippi State University Extension Service is hosting Bucks and Ducks from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. that Friday at Spirit Hill Farm in Holly Springs. There is a $10 cost to attend. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

Record high beef costs result from low supplies

While beef prices will likely remain high into 2026, historical patterns point to a climb in cattle production soon, which will eventually lead to prices leveling off.

Robertson named MSU Extension health specialist

Mary Nelson Robertson rejoined MSU Extension in her new role on Aug. 16. She was most recently an assistant professor in the MSU School of Human Sciences, where she taught in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and conducted research for the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, or MAFES.

Give Sweet Caroline Medusa Green sweet potato vine a try

If you are a fan of the color and ground-covering abilities of sweet potato vine but find they sometimes get a bit out of hand by late summer, you may need to try Sweet Caroline Medusa Green in your landscape next year.

Arboretum’s BugFest 2025 set for Sept. 19 and 20

PICAYUNE, Miss. -- Nature enthusiasts, school groups and the public can learn more about the wonderful world of insects during BugFest 2025 -- BeetleMania! in Picayune. The annual celebration will be held Sept. 19 and 20 at the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum.

Get the most bang for your fall food plot buck

One of the questions I’m often asked this time of year is, “What should I plant in my food plots?” It’s a simple enough question, but the answer is a little more involved than just recommending “this” or “that.”  But, before we get too far down this row, let’s review a few items that will determine food plot success or failure, no matter what you plant.