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  • A mature ear of corn has been shucked while on the stalk.

    Early corn crop headed to apparent good harvest

    Mississippi’s corn crop is looking good this year, and harvest began in July for what was one of the earliest planted corn crops in state history.

  • Dark clusters of grapes hang among leaves on a vine.

    MSU bunch grapes trials reveal solid performers

    There is nothing quite like picking fresh grapes straight from the vine. Sweet, juicy and bursting with flavor, they’re one of summer’s great rewards.

  • Vegetable plants grow in containers on a back porch.

    Study, plan homesteading before beginning

    RAYMOND, Miss. -- Many Mississippians have joined the surge of Americans who are incorporating homesteading practices into their everyday lives for a more sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle.

  • A small herd of black cows feeds in a pasture.

    Proper lime application benefits hay production

    Mississippi is a significant player in the nation’s beef cattle production, and to do that efficiently requires a lot of land managed as pastures and for hay production.

  • Small plants grow indoors in towers and covered trays on a table.

    MSU workshop trains on hydroponic farming

    A limited number of people with an interest in hydroponic farming are invited to a free workshop Oct. 13 hosted by Mississippi State University.

  • Dozens of colorful flowers bloom on tall stems.

    Zinnia varieties perform through summer months

    When the summer heat settles across the South, many flowering plants begin to slow down. But not zinnias.

  • Person holds a clear container with a small aquatic insect in water.

    Small creatures tell big stories about stream health

    Turn over a submerged rock, sift through a wad of leaves, or look closely along the streambed, and you may find small insects, snails, worms, crawfish and other animals moving through the water. 

  • White MSU Extension Logo on Maroon Banner

    North Mississippi Row Crop Field Day set for Aug. 20

    Participants will have the opportunity to interact with researchers and Extension specialists while receiving crop-specific updates from around the state during the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center Row Crop Field Day on Aug. 20 in Verona.

  • Red, yellow and orange peppers grow pointed up on bushes.

    Organic production increasing in the state

    Organic production represents a small but rapidly growing segment of Mississippi agriculture, and a growing number of farmers are doing what it takes to meet this consumer demand for quality products.

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