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.
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.
Fortunately, we live in a state that doesn’t see a lot of bitterly cold winter weather. However, it can still get cold, even in the Deep South. When the weather forecast shows temperatures staying below freezing for several days, be prepared to drip your indoor faucets to keep your pipes from freezing and possibly breaking.
Disaster can strike at any moment, whether that be flood, hurricane, fire, winter storm, or tornado, and these disasters can strike with little to no warning. In the face of an emergency, stores may be closed, shelves may be empty, and time is not on your side.
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.
Annual PAC meetings present opportunities for growers to meet with commodity experts from the MSU Extension Service and the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, share ideas for research and educational projects, and tour the research and Extension centers in their area.
In ponds where good fishing for bass and bream is important, crappie should never be stocked.
I love reminding gardeners that flowers aren’t the only way to add color to the landscape. Some of the most dependable color comes from plants with bold, beautiful foliage.
As a new year begins, many people are looking for ways to make a positive difference in our communities. Did you know MSU Extension has a variety of volunteer opportunities?
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Mississippi blueberry producers have two opportunities to learn more about production of the state’s largest fruit crop.
This time of the year, I really lean on houseplants to keep my indoor spaces attractive and full of life.