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MSU Extension launches Walk Mississippi challenge

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.

Deer depredation is a row crop concern

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.

Fig trees thrive in the South’s warm climate

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.

State’s cotton crop less than in 2024

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.

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.

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