How Mississippi’s peanut crop fared this year depended mostly on location, with drastically different growing conditions from the north to the southeast part of the state.
Step into a well-managed old field in the Southeastern U.S. on a cool morning, and you might hear the clear whistle of “bobwhite!” drifting across the landscape. That call is more than a pleasant sound; it is a sign that the land is working.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Although pasture mealybugs have not been detected in Mississippi, entomologists and forage specialists at Mississippi State University urge farmers to frequently scout their pastures for signs of the invasive pest.
As we continue touring the Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge Butterfly Garden in Hollandale, our next stop examines three annual flowers that prove perennials are not the only choices for pollinator-friendly landscapes.
While some crops suffered through hot, dry weather, Mississippi’s sweet potato crop largely got rain at all the right times and hopes are high for a good crop.
The Mississippi State University Extension Service-led fitness challenge that encourages youth and adults to be more physically active and adopt healthier nutritional lifestyles kicks off Oct. 12 and ends Nov. 22.
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. -- A Mississippi State University Extension Service instructor has joined a statewide network dedicated to helping prevent diabetes and improving the health of Mississippians.
The first stop on this month’s tour of the Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge Butterfly Garden in Washington County takes a look at two impressive native perennials.
Hummingbirds and Monarch butterflies are making their seasonal migrations through Mississippi, making September an exciting time in the garden. Thinking about these beautiful creatures is one way to take our minds off the still-oppressive heat.