If you want to turn up the heat in your garden, nothing makes a statement quite like the color red. Red flowers bring energy, excitement and dramatic beauty to the landscape. Wherever they are planted, red-blooming plants create a bold focal point that …
This month, we celebrate not only the 250th birthday of the United States of America but also the 30th anniversary of Southern Gardening. For three decades, the Southern Gardening franchise offered by the Mississippi State University Extension Service has …
RAYMOND, Miss. -- While some areas of Mississippi are still experiencing drought, recent double-digit rainfall in southern portions of the state devastated fruit and vegetable crops. Watermelons and blueberries are primarily grown in the southern half of …
It’s summer, and we’re celebrating a historic milestone -- the 250th birthday of the United States of America. As families and friends gather for Fourth of July fireworks, food and lots of fun, consider bringing the patriotic spirit into your garden all …
Story by Leah Bowers | Photos by Kevin Hudson For all those professionals who find themselves sitting in an office eight hours a day, Felicia Ball of Winston County has a message: “Get moving.” She’s practicing what she preaches these days, and she’s ready …
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- While Texas and New Mexico are battling the appearance of the New World Screwworm in a few separate locations, no evidence of this pest has been found in Mississippi. As of June 26, there have been 25 animal cases found in the U.S., …
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- During its 49-year run, Farmweek has been produced by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, but Artis Ford always considered it to belong to the people of Mississippi. “For the people who we featured on the show,” said …
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- A recent donation from AT&T will help Mississippi 4-H’ers increase their digital literacy. AT&T donated $38,000 and 125 laptops to the Mississippi State University Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program. The funds and …
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- A rural food pantry in Mississippi is improving the lives of its clients by implementing practices learned through a Mississippi State University Extension Service program. “For the past few years, we have been working with food …
Story by Leah Bowers | Photos by Kevin Hudson Each year, Mississippi 4-H Ambassadors travel to the State Capitol to meet their representatives, senators, and other state leaders of Mississippi. The 2026 visit gave these 4-H leaders the chance to meet the …
There’s something about roses in a Southern garden that brings timeless beauty, incredible fragrance and a touch of romance. On a warm afternoon, it’s easy to understand why generations of gardeners have treasured roses as their scent drifts through the …
BILOXI, Miss. -- The fish recreational anglers catch and release can be just as important for research as the keepers, but the difficulty of accurately measuring them has left a critical gap in fisheries science that a new project led by Mississippi State …
Story by Leah Bowers | Photos by Kevin Hudson Eat fresh. Eat healthy. 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 …
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