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Protect backyard chickens, livestock from extreme heat
RAYMOND, Miss. -- When summer heat reaches extreme levels, humans are not the only ones that struggle to stay cool.
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Know your pond goal and objectives
Producing trophy bass means giving up larger bluegill because bass need plenty of smaller prey they can catch and eat. On the other hand, if you want trophy bluegill, you need fewer bluegill so there can be more food per fish.
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Know types, uses of electrolyte products for wise consumption
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Staying hydrated is an important part of avoiding heat stress during the hot summer months, and many people may be wondering if incorporating electrolyte products into their daily routines can help.
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Orchids bring beauty and personality inside
I want to take you back to Tatiana Martin’s beautiful yard in Vicksburg this week to look indoors at her orchids to see that her passion for gardening extends beyond the landscape beds.
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Brewer Vegetable Farm partners with Extension, shares knowledge with fellow producers
James Brewer lives by the same advice he gives folks, and along with growing vegetables sustainably and selling locally, Brewer wants to help producers throughout Mississippi and beyond do what he’s doing.
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Art Doing Its Part to address litter
Pollution and the litter problem in Mississippi is being addressed by a lot of people in a lot of important ways, and some think art has a part to play in the effort.
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Extension summer 2026 update
Summer is nearly here, and the temperatures are heating up the Mississippi fields. Growers are facing drought conditions almost everywhere in the state, and Extension specialists and agents are here to offer support however we can.
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Small spaces can have a large visual impact
Tatiana Martin has a backyard garden in Vicksburg that demonstrates you do not need a massive landscape to create a major visual impact. Her thoughtfully planned landscape is dramatic and inviting.
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MSU Extension Head Start to hold Hancock County job fair
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. -- The Mississippi State University Extension Service is holding a job fair for individuals interested in working with young children and families at its new Hancock County Head Start location.