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Existing biosecurity measures allow poultry industry operations

The strict biosecurity measures already practiced in Mississippi’s $2.7 billion poultry industry allow this “essential critical infrastructure workforce” to continue business as usual during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MSU Extension assists top ag industries during crisis

Social interaction possible while in social distancing

Mississippi State University Extension experts join the chorus of voices urging all people to practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying this is crucial for older adults.

Nutrition, exercise help older adults stay healthy

Gardening offers many stay-at-home benefits

With much of our workforce telecommuting from home and with school suspended or cancelled for the kids, cabin fever has already become an issue for many households.

MSU Extension webinar to discuss cattle markets, COVID-19

The Mississippi State University Extension Service will host a free webinar to discuss the impact of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, on cattle markets March 26 at 7 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Agricultural economists Josh Maples of MSU and Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University Extension will discuss the current situation and answer questions submitted by participants.

Families find themselves unexpected homeschoolers

COVID-19 turned millions of families into homeschoolers who suddenly must decide how to structure learning for their students.

Resilient Class of 2020 marked by world crises

The Class of 2020, born in the shadow of 9/11 and graduating with traditional senior activities marred by COVID-19, will know without a doubt that life events can be unexpected.

Easy meals to cook from frozen foods

As cases of COVID-19 grow around the country, many families are practicing social distancing to protect themselves and others.

This likely means people will be making fewer trips to the grocery store, cooking at home and using their freezers.