Developed through the Forest and Wildlife Research Center at Mississippi State University, the Precision Conservation Tool, or PCT, is a decision-making software that identifies exact locations where conservation practices will be the most economically beneficial to farmers on specific areas of their land.
I enjoy plants that not only bring beauty but also attract pollinators, and one of the most striking plants is the exotic cypress vine.
This is not a native plant, but it has earned its place in many Southern landscapes for the charm it adds and the visitors it draws.
Walk Mississippi and Live Healthy … One Step at a Time is a six-week wellness program developed by the Mississippi State University Extension Service that encourages youth and adults to be more physically active and adopt healthier nutritional habits.
Is it possible to cultivate livestock, forage, row crops, and cover crops all on the same farm?
Insects, disease and weather are the typical challenges to row crops, but Mississippi growers also have to consider deer when analyzing what can harm a crop.
Mississippi, home to an estimated 1.75 million white-tailed deer, has the densest deer population in the U.S. The entire state is the deer’s natural habitat, and they are found in cities, forestland and cropland. Hunters help control the deer population, harvesting about 280,000 deer annually. Yet many drivers encounter deer on the state’s roadways year-round.
Think breakfast is too complicated? Not with these simple and nutritious recipes.
Figs have always been one of my favorite fruit trees, and I find there’s something special about having one in the home landscape.
These fruit trees provide beauty, shade and a steady supply of delicious fruit year after year. I have several varieties growing in my own yard.
Everyone says MSU Extension is a best-kept secret. We’re kind of biased, but we agree. Extension offers a plethora of tools, resources, and opportunities for you to learn and grow.
Rains wreaked havoc with Mississippi’s crop planting this spring, leaving cotton and all the state’s row crops in various stages of crop maturity and condition.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Noah Parmer and Brooklyn Kilpatrick cannot believe they brought home the first-place trophy from the 4-H edition of the Great American Seafood Cook-Off held on Aug. 3.