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Sweet potato acreage up, yields appear good
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.
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Magnolia Moves back this fall
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.
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MSU Extension dietitian joins diabetes prevention network
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.
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Tall, native perennials support pollinator areas
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.
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Hollandale’s wildlife refuge is stunning butterfly garden
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.
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White-tailed deer managed by state’s hunters, farmers
Deer bring Mississippi hunters and farmers together in what is sometimes a complicated relationship.
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MSU Extension Head Start begins program year
The start of the new program year marks MSU Extension Head Start’s seventh year of serving families in Harrison County and its second year of expanding services into Hancock County.
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New invasive tick poses major risk to livestock
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Scientists at Mississippi State University are on the lookout for a new invasive species of tick, and they want Mississippians to know their help is crucial in detecting the pest.
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Have a garden Campfire with colorful biden series
Having a campfire may be the last thing on a gardener’s mind during the heat of August, but you may reconsider once you’ve seen the Campfire series of bidens.