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New beef cattle specialist joins MSU Extension

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Genevieve D’Souza joined the Mississippi State University Extension Service May 1 as a beef cattle specialist. D’Souza, a native of Texas, brings her experience in ruminant nutrition to cattle producers in the central region as well as statewide. She is based at the Brown Loam branch of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station in Raymond where she also conducts research.

Native elderberries have multiple landscape uses

Elderberry is a plant native to North America that has received a lot of attention lately from people who claim health benefits from drinking its berry juice.

American elderberries have been growing wild across the South for centuries, as they are naturally adapted to our climate and soils. They thrive in full sun, love consistent moisture, and grow best in our rich, loamy soils without needing much fuss.

Crosby Arboretum holds Scarecrow Trail contest

PICAYUNE, Miss. -- The Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum invites the public to participate in its Scarecrow Trail contest, which will be displayed Oct. 5-26 throughout the Arboretum grounds.

Extension aided state agencies in Katrina’s aftermath

Extension Services exist not only to share research-based information with the clients they serve, but to be there for people when they need it the most. Perhaps never in Mississippi was this responsibility more crucial than 20 years ago on Aug. 29, 2005, and the months and years to follow. 

MSU Extension agronomy specialist named

Tyler Soignier joined Mississippi State University as an Extension agronomy specialist and researcher with the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. He focuses on developing, testing and implementing strategies that can help determine the best management practices for cotton, corn and soybeans. He also does work with wheat and peanuts.

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.