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Technology changes how farmers work
Thursday, May 16, 2013Social media is often thought of only as a way to keep up with friends and family, but electronic communication is an essential part of today's farming operations.
Read more...MSU food scientists in first certification class
Thursday, May 02, 2013Two Mississippi State University scientists have set the standard for the state’s future food scientists by completing an international certification program.
Read more...Certification, pest help offered at May field day
Wednesday, May 01, 2013Both traditional and organic farmers can learn how to recognize and control pests, weeds and diseases during a May 17 field day.
Read more...MSU study finds support for La. coastal restoration
Thursday, April 18, 2013Mississippi State University environmental economist Daniel Petrolia understands how important the disappearing wetlands are to commercial fisheries, storm surge protection and wildlife.
Read more...Mississippi farmers invest in soybean education, research
Thursday, April 18, 2013A recent Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board investment in the Edgar E. and Winifred B. Hartwig Endowed Chair in Soybean Agronomy will enhance soybean research, teaching and service at Mississippi State.
Read more...Natural resource workshop explores outdoor businesses
Tuesday, April 16, 2013Farmers, landowners and resource managers will find the newest tools to establish and manage a natural resource enterprise at a one-day workshop in Yazoo County.
Read more...MSU pushes RISER plan for efficient crop irrigation
Thursday, April 11, 2013Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station scientists have a new program to help Delta producers irrigate row crops more efficiently and economically.
Read more...Research results show impact of Extension, experiment stations
Tuesday, March 26, 2013Are the South’s extension service and experiment station systems still relevant, nearly a century after they were founded? Yes, says a new report released by an Ohio-based charitable trust.
Read more...MSU forage research reveals native benefits
Monday, March 25, 2013Studies at Mississippi State University are finding that when it comes to providing forage for livestock, native grasses may be best.
Read more...MSU celebrates Edam cheese's 75th anniversary
Wednesday, March 20, 2013Seventy-five years have passed since Mississippi State University began producing its distinctive Edam cheese.
Read more...Produce growers to give input on new law
Tuesday, March 19, 2013Mississippi's produce growers can evaluate and comment on the new food safety regulations being proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration during three upcoming workshops.
Read more...Panola County cattle farm practices good conservation
Wednesday, March 13, 2013A Panola County cattleman is using native grasses in a 200-acre intensive grazing operation that is both efficient and environmentally friendly.
Read more...Producers give input on research, training
Wednesday, March 06, 2013Agricultural producers in the coastal region shared their needs and concerns during a Mississippi State University meeting Feb. 25.
Read more...Producers express needs, ideas to MSU
Tuesday, March 05, 2013Producers and industry professionals from the central district gathered Feb. 26 to share needs and ideas with agents, specialists and researchers.
Read more...Officials are ready when Africanized bees arrive
Thursday, February 28, 2013Beekeepers and those who work with bees are taking steps to prepare for the arrival of Africanized honeybees in the state.
Read more...Producers dictate MSU's priorities
Thursday, February 28, 2013When agricultural producers speak, Mississippi State University listens.
Read more...'Agriculture Idol' contest seeks future industry stars
Wednesday, February 20, 2013Mississippi State University showcased top graduate students in a competition described by organizers as "American Idol for agriculture."
Read more...MSU researchers receive ag awards
Thursday, February 14, 2013Two Mississippi State University row crop researchers recently received recognition at a national conference.
Read more...Delta researcher earns agronomy career award
Thursday, February 14, 2013A long-time researcher with Mississippi State University recently received recognition for outstanding career achievements by the Southern Branch of the American Society of Agronomy.
Read more...Regions Bank announces support for MSU division faculty awards
Thursday, February 07, 2013Regions Bank announced Thursday [Feb. 7] a multi-year $50,000 contribution to support major faculty awards in Mississippi State's Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine.
Read more...MSU expert is named fellow in world society
Thursday, February 07, 2013An aquaculture researcher at Mississippi State University has been named a Fellow of the World Aquaculture Society for his contributions to the advancement of global aquaculture.
Read more...MSU establishes farm for students
Thursday, February 07, 2013Some Mississippi State University students may be able to eat their own homework as they transform a hayfield into a student farm.
Read more...Peanuts gain popularity as state ag commodity
Thursday, February 07, 2013Mississippi producers expect peanuts to remain a strong commodity in years to come with a steady global demand and new marketing opportunities.
Read more...Commodity advisory meeting set for Feb. 25
Monday, February 04, 2013Coastal area commodity producers are invited to meet with Mississippi State University experts during the fifth annual Commodity Advisory Council Feb. 25 at the Coastal Research and Extension Center.
Read more...Commodity advisory meeting set for Feb. 26
Friday, February 01, 2013Agricultural producers in central Mississippi are invited to evaluate and provide direction on educational programming and research provided by Mississippi State University.
Read more...Tomato short course to be held March 5-6
Thursday, January 31, 2013Tomato growers from around the world will attend Mississippi State University’s 23rd annual national Greenhouse Tomato Short Course March 5 and 6 at the Eagle Ridge Conference Center in Raymond, Miss.
Read more...Different perspectives result in new solutions
Thursday, January 31, 2013Today's agricultural careers are a long way from the chisels and plows our great-grandparents used, and much of that progress is thanks to people like agricultural engineer Filip To.
Read more...Industry experts invited to meet MSU grad students
Monday, January 28, 2013Mississippi State University graduate students studying applied row crop agriculture will present their research findings before industry representatives at a new contest.
Read more...Grant funds biofuel joint research project
Friday, January 25, 2013Part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant is funding research at Mississippi State University that will help develop a process to create a clean, renewable energy source.
Read more...MSU producer advisory council to meet in Verona
Friday, January 25, 2013Mississippi State University’s North Mississippi Research and Extension Center will host its annual Producer Advisory Council meeting Feb. 21 at the Magnolia Conference Center in Verona.
Read more...MSU genetic scientist wins national award
Thursday, January 24, 2013A Mississippi State University genetic researcher recently won a national award for his collaboration with a team of scientists to map a cotton genome.
Read more...Native grasses improving a Prentiss County farm
Thursday, January 24, 2013Ronnie Crawford’s 300-acre pasture and forage operation in Prentiss County is the kind of conservation success a Mississippi State University initiative is trying to encourage across the state.
Read more...Green roof provides chance for research
Thursday, January 10, 2013Horticulture scientists at Mississippi State University are studying and recording the effects of the coastal climate on rooftop gardens in Gulfport.
Read more...MSU workshop teaches grapevine pruning tips
Thursday, January 10, 2013Muscadine and grape growers can get hands-on experience at a vine pruning workshop Feb. 12.
Read more...MSU economists funded for biofuel policy study
Thursday, December 20, 2012A team of Mississippi State University agricultural economists recently received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study policies impacting biofuel supply chains.
Read more...Private butterfly donation enhances MSU collection
Thursday, December 20, 2012A gift of butterflies has expanded the collection at the Mississippi Entomological Museum, the result of a life passionately dedicated to collecting the beautiful and fragile specimens.
Read more...MSU researcher's cotton genome work published in Nature
Thursday, December 20, 2012A Mississippi State University researcher is part of an international team that has described the first "gold-standard" genome sequence for cotton.
Read more...MSU welcomes new poultry feed expert
Wednesday, December 12, 2012A new assistant professor at Mississippi State University understands the needs of the poultry industry as she works to create cost-effective, nutritionally sound, high quality feed formulations.
Read more...Advances help farmers practice conservation
Thursday, December 06, 2012No-till farming, strip-till farming, crop rotation and cover crops have grown in popularity as Mississippi farmers face the challenge of conserving nutrient-rich topsoil while improving their bottom lines.
Read more...Fight resistant weeds with fall, spring attack
Thursday, November 29, 2012Research is backing producers' intense efforts this fall to attack glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass using a variety of methods in attempts to limit the damage this troublesome weed can cause.
Read more...MSU names leader for regional center
Thursday, November 29, 2012An experienced administrator has been named the new head of Mississippi State University's North Mississippi Research and Extension Center.
Read more...Street to lead MSU's Delta research center
Thursday, November 29, 2012A veteran administrator will return to his roots as the interim leader of Mississippi State University's center in the Mississippi Delta.
Read more...MSU center tests new rice varieties
Thursday, November 15, 2012The rice breeding program at Mississippi State University’s 4,800-acre Delta Research and Extension Center is part of a regional program that tests the viability of experimental rice varieties.
Read more...Troops enjoy MSU beef donated by Beef Council
Thursday, November 01, 2012National Guard troops stationed in Afghanistan enjoyed a taste of home when the Mississippi Beef Council sent them a special care package.
Read more...Rice irrigation method saves fuel, water, money
Thursday, November 01, 2012Ten years of research indicates that a water management strategy can save rice producers money on fuel and conserve water without hurting yields.
Read more...Workshops address bee colony health
Thursday, November 01, 2012Experts from across the United States gathered recently to share their insights with Mississippi’s growing group of commercial and hobby beekeepers at a conference held at Mississippi State University.
Read more...MSU horse, beef cattle auction set for Nov. 15
Wednesday, October 31, 2012The highest bidders will take away top-quality horses and beef cattle from the Mississippi State University research herds after a public auction on Nov. 15.
Read more...MSU names animal, dairy sciences head
Tuesday, October 30, 2012Mississippi State University named John Blanton Jr., a researcher with 20 years of experience in animal and food science, head of the Department of Animal and Dairy Science.
Read more...Fruit and vegetable growers to meet
Monday, October 29, 2012Mississippi’s fruit and vegetable growers can learn from experts and experienced producers at the annual Mississippi Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference and Trade Show in Jackson Nov. 28 and 29.
Read more...Experts converge to discuss forage
Wednesday, October 24, 2012Forage experts from seven states will present current research and best management practices during a combined field day and conference Nov. 29 and 30.
Read more...Field day to address beef cattle research
Wednesday, October 24, 2012Researchers at Mississippi State University’s White Sands Research Unit will showcase current beef cattle projects and offer hands-on demonstrations during a Nov. 13 field day.
Read more...Peanut growers receive equipment donation
Monday, October 22, 2012Just a few years ago, peanut production in Mississippi was mostly confined to home gardens, but this year growers planted an estimated 47,000 acres, placing the state No. 7 in the nation in peanut acreage.
Read more...Grazing school held Nov. 9 in Meadville
Thursday, October 18, 2012Nov. 9 is back-to-school time for cattle and hay producers when Mississippi State University hosts a daylong event in Meadville on topics related to cattle grazing and hay production.
Read more...MSU landscape wins top prize
Monday, October 15, 2012A Mississippi State University experiment station recently won first place in a North American landscape design competition.
Read more...MSU turns PHAUCET on for Delta soybeans
Friday, September 28, 2012Mississippi State University scientists are evaluating a free software tool that can increase irrigation efficiency for the state's soybean producers.
Read more...MSU plans Nov. 13 Delta Crop Summit
Wednesday, September 26, 2012Mississippi State University will host row-crop producers for a conference dedicated to Mississippi Delta agriculture.
Read more...Flower, garden fest focuses on health
Thursday, September 20, 2012The largest home gardening event in the Southeast will focus on more than healthy plants during the festivities in Crystal Springs on Oct. 5 and 6.
Read more...Training helps reduce world hunger, poverty
Thursday, September 20, 2012Barakat Mahmoud is one of many Mississippi State University scientists whose work improves the safety and security of the global food supply.
Read more...MSU hosts first peanut field day for North Miss.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012About 80 farmers gathered for two North Mississippi peanut field days in late summer to learn how to cash in on one of Mississippi’s increasingly popular crops.
Read more...October events celebrate Mississippi landscapes
Monday, September 17, 2012For more than 30 years, those interested in home horticulture have been found at two events in early October that showcase landscapes and gardens.
Read more...Historical crop method enjoys modern revival
Thursday, September 13, 2012Long before scientists created commercial fertilizers, farmers used cover crops to increase soil health and productivity and many of today’s producers are returning to those roots.
Read more...Trial beach site aces Isaac's test
Thursday, September 13, 2012Scientists at Mississippi State University have been working to find an inexpensive, attractive way to keep the sand on the 26 miles of manmade beach between Biloxi and Pass Christian, and Hurricane Isaac tested their experimental site.
Read more...MSU names Delta building for former administrator
Thursday, September 06, 2012Mississippi State University recently named a building in honor of a retired agricultural researcher and administrator.
Read more...Sustainable farming controls water flow
Thursday, August 23, 2012Much of agriculture's success depends on effective water management, which must be done to keep both farmland and surrounding areas healthy.
Read more...High-tech grower meets local demand
Thursday, August 23, 2012Steve Hale is banking on today's young consumers embracing sustainable vegetable production for the good of the environment and their health.
Read more...MSU borrowing U.S. grasshopper collection
Thursday, August 16, 2012July brought 32,000 grasshoppers to Mississippi State University, but rather than being a plague of locusts, they are a research bonanza.
Read more...Field day connects MSU with farmers, industry
Tuesday, August 14, 2012Mississippi State University recently hosted the academic equivalent of a “baited field” for row-crop farmers, consultants, university researchers, Extension agents and industry representatives.
Read more...MSU to hold peanut field day Aug. 29
Tuesday, August 14, 2012Mississippi State University will hold the first North Mississippi Peanut Field Day on Aug. 29 in Coahoma County.
Read more...Variety tests bring best plants to market
Thursday, August 09, 2012When a new plant becomes an overnight sensation in gardening circles, plant lovers who wonder how a previously unknown variety can end up with star status can turn to a Mississippi State University professor for the answer.
Read more...MSU researcher’s study leads to swamps, ‘gators’
Thursday, August 02, 2012A Mississippi State University biologist’s fascination with crocodiles has brought together researchers from the United States and Australia to study the genetic building blocks of a reptile order.
Read more...MSU names building to honor former director
Thursday, July 26, 2012Mississippi State University will honor a 1950 graduate and longtime professor and administrator when a new building is dedicated at the Delta Research and Extension Center.
Read more...MSU hosted crop field day on Starkville farm
Monday, July 23, 2012Despite morning rains, about 150 people attended the Agronomic Crops Field Day at the R.R. Foil Plant Science Research Center Thursday at Mississippi State University.
Read more...Ants of summer cause problems
Thursday, July 19, 2012Mississippi has 187 known species of ants calling the state home, and while fire ants are the most feared, others can cause problems ranging from disruptive to serious.
Read more...MSU, science teachers develop genomic lessons
Thursday, July 19, 2012Two middle-school science teachers returned to college this summer for lessons in functional genomics and biology that did not exist their first time around, and they educated their professor at the same time.
Read more...Researchers test disease resistance in soybeans
Thursday, July 19, 2012Mississippi State University scientists are trying to identify soybean varieties resistant to a disease that can reduce yields by more than 20 bushels per acre.
Read more...Young athletes at risk with diet supplements
Thursday, July 12, 2012Mississippi State University professor Ron Williams and several colleagues across the United States recently analyzed information in the National Health Interview Survey.
Read more...Delta rice researcher retires from MSU
Thursday, July 05, 2012A long-time rice breeder is turning his rubber boots over to the next generation of researchers. Dwight Kanter, a research professor with the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, retired on July 1. Tim Walker assumed Kanter's duties.
Read more...MSU energy crop gets attention from USDA
Thursday, June 28, 2012Freedom giant miscanthus, developed by Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station researcher Brian Baldwin and his colleagues, was selected as the crop of choice for one of two new Biomass Crop Assistance Program projects.
Read more...Boost pollinators with bee-friendly gardens
Thursday, June 07, 2012They help cucumbers grow straight, increase fruit yields and make the colorful fields of flowers possible—they are pollinators, and a few simple plantings can make a home garden a haven for these important creatures.
Read more...Discovery led to first MSU drug candidate
Wednesday, June 06, 2012A Mississippi State University plant pathology researcher’s discovery of an agricultural phenomenon could lead to the development of a new antifungal drug.
Read more...Portable equipment aids farmers’ forage decisions
Friday, June 01, 2012Mississippi State University has the South’s first portable forage tester that can give hay and cattle producers immediate decision-making information and enable them to improve their profit margins.
Read more...$25K grant continues cotton nematode work
Thursday, May 31, 2012A Mississippi State University researcher landed another grant to continue work begun in 2007 to support the state’s cotton industry.
Read more...New leader named for MSU center in Verona
Thursday, May 31, 2012A veteran administrator has been selected to head the operations of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station and the Mississippi State University Extension Service in North Mississippi.
Read more...Ag field day focuses on most-hated weed
Thursday, May 24, 2012Farmers can learn more about controlling Palmer amaranth, universally hated and commonly known as pigweed, at an upcoming field day.
Read more...MSU program seeks demonstration sites
Tuesday, May 22, 2012Some skeptics think agricultural production and natural resource conservation are incompatible, but a Mississippi State University scientist is committed to proving them wrong, one farm at a time.
Read more...MSU announces new aquaculture leadership
Tuesday, May 22, 2012Two Mississippi State University scientists are taking on new leadership roles at the university’s Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville.
Read more...Last acre of soil surveyed completes century-old task
Thursday, May 10, 2012Technology may have changed in the 114 years since the national soil survey started, but the dedication of soil scientists engaged in the project has not wavered.
Read more...MSU working to increase endangered toad numbers
Tuesday, May 08, 2012Plastic storage crates in a sunny lab at Mississippi State University are the new homes of 52 endangered Boreal toads, native to the Colorado Rockies.
Read more...Poultry industry's strength is flexibility
Friday, May 04, 2012Mississippi’s top agricultural commodity weathers economic storms by responding quickly to shifts in demand, and economists at Mississippi State University predict 2012 will be a year of recovery.
Read more...Irrigation expert hired for MSU’s Delta site
Thursday, May 03, 2012Mississippi State University has hired a new irrigation specialist for its Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville.
Read more...MSU researcher chosen for leadership program
Thursday, May 03, 2012A Mississippi State University researcher has been selected for a national leadership training program.
Read more...Delta Station field day changed to help attendees
Wednesday, May 02, 2012Mississippi State University is making several changes this year to the field day schedule in Stoneville to accommodate participants’ needs.
Read more...MSU faculty and staff win departmental honors
Tuesday, May 01, 2012The Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station recently honored several faculty and staff members for their research, publications and commitment to excellence.
Read more...Corn researchers develop in-field aflatoxin approach
Thursday, April 26, 2012Scientists at Mississippi State University’s Delta Research and Extension Center are researching new ways to reduce aflatoxin in infected corn.
Read more...Plant collection blooms in researcher's garden
Thursday, April 19, 2012A Mississippi State University researcher’s lifelong fascination with plants inspired him to collect thousands of specimens from all over the globe.
Read more...Ag exchange program helps African farmers
Thursday, March 29, 2012Mozambique’s farmers can now preserve and better market their mango harvest thanks to training provided by a Mississippi State University specialist.
Read more...Unique plant hitched ride with travelers to Meridian
Thursday, March 15, 2012The Rose Hill Cemetery in Meridian is not only the final resting place of the renowned Gypsy Queen, it is also the first site in North America where a particular type of sedge from Eurasia was found.
Read more...MSU's giant miscanthus used to make gasoline
Thursday, March 01, 2012Cool Planet Biofuels recently announced it has used Freedom giant miscanthus to create gasoline, a breakthrough in the biofuels industry.
Read more...Warm winter has bees buzzing early
Thursday, February 23, 2012Warm weather in January and early February is causing honey bees to be active before they have enough food to eat, and the state’s beekeepers need to monitor colonies for starvation, a Mississippi State University expert said.
Read more...Ag leaders meet to set research goals
Tuesday, February 21, 2012Advocates for agriculture met at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center in Verona on Feb. 16 to identify priorities for research and Extension Service education programs at Mississippi State University.
Read more...MSU scientist receives rice research award
Thursday, February 16, 2012A Mississippi State University associate research professor was recently named the 2012 Rice Researcher of the Year.
Read more...Stripe rust, late freeze threaten state's wheat
Friday, February 10, 2012Wheat stripe rust was spotted in Mississippi and Arkansas in January, an unusual occurrence this early in the year made possible by the warm and wet winter.
Read more...No-till farming opens hills to crop production
Thursday, February 09, 2012Time, experience and research findings show no-till farming can boost production, prevent soil erosion and transform hayfields and pastures into viable cropland.
Read more...MSU researchers given top weed science honors
Monday, February 06, 2012Mississippi State University researchers and graduates received top awards this year from the Southern Weed Science Society.
Read more...High-protein insect studied at MSU
Thursday, January 19, 2012Imagine an insect that can eat nearly anything, control microbes, live off of water alone in the adult stage, and be a good source of protein for animal feed.
Read more...MSU research finds home on North and South Farms
Thursday, January 19, 2012MSU has more than 1,400 acres of crop and pasture land adjacent to the Starkville campus.
Read more...MSU names Burger as new associate director
Thursday, December 08, 2011Loren "Wes" Burger Jr. has been named associate director of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station and the Forest and Wildlife Research Center at Mississippi State University effective Dec. 15.
Read more...MSU earns AQHA horse breeding honor
Thursday, December 01, 2011Mississippi State University was one of 26 horse breeders from across the United States and Canada recently honored by the American Quarter Horse Association for 50 years of breeding to produce the best quarter horse traits.
Read more...MSU research benefits poinsettia producers
Thursday, December 01, 2011Researchers at Mississippi State University have found a cost-effective and environmentally friendly strategy for fighting one of the most serious soil-borne diseases in poinsettia production.
Read more...MSU food scientist helps African company succeed
Thursday, November 17, 2011A Mississippi State University food scientist shared his expertise to help improve products made by a small, community-based business in Southeastern Africa.
Read more...MAFES Sales Store offers a boneless ham
Thursday, November 10, 2011Long known for its cheeses, Mississippi State University now has a fully cooked, boneless ham available in time to reduce cooking stress and adorn holiday tables.
Read more...Natural greenery adds fresh look to holiday décor
Thursday, November 10, 2011Decorating for the holidays can provide an opportunity for Mississippians to get outdoors and be inspired by their own backyards.
Read more...Routine pest checking found hairy crazy ants
Thursday, October 20, 2011Mind-boggling population numbers make the introduced hairy crazy ant a big, hairy problem in Mississippi.
Read more...MSU cheese store extends hours, takes holiday orders
Thursday, October 20, 2011Patrons should place orders now for the store’s famous cheese and other products that sell quickly during the holiday season.
Read more...MSU's poultry science names Beck as new head
Wednesday, October 12, 2011Mary Beck has been selected as the new head of the Department of Poultry Science at Mississippi State University.
Read more...MSU professor finds pandas may aid biofuel production
Thursday, September 22, 2011A Mississippi State University assistant professor is looking to "panda poop," or microbes in panda excrement that breakdown woody materials, as a possible means to biofuel production.
Read more...MSU experts say food defense starts on farms
Thursday, September 22, 2011An educational program designed to increase food security has put several Mississippi catfish producers and processors on the fast track to meeting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s requirements for food defense plans.
Read more...MSU poultry scientist recognized for research
Tuesday, September 20, 2011A Mississippi State University poultry sciences associate professor was recognized by the National Chicken Council for his research contributions.
Read more...MSU workshop teaches how to garden with prairies
Thursday, September 15, 2011Preserving Mississippi’s vanishing prairies through conservation, restoration and establishment of new prairie gardens will save unique plants and maintain native landscapes.
Read more...MSU researches poultry health, growth
Thursday, September 08, 2011Mississippi State University researchers are investigating ways to improve the nutrition and growth of the state’s most profitable bird.
Read more...MSU's Jersey herd holds national ranking
Thursday, August 11, 2011When it comes to national rankings, Mississippi State University is near the top of the list for its prize-winning herd of Jersey cows.
Read more...Hopper selected for expanded MSU ag and forestry leadership role
Tuesday, July 26, 2011The dean of Mississippi State University’s College of Forest Resources and director of the Forest and Wildlife Research Center will take on an expanded leadership role.
Read more...Cotton yields increase with new technology
Thursday, July 14, 2011Researchers at Mississippi State University have developed technology that uses reflected light to analyze the presence of certain nematodes in cotton fields so producers can increase profits.
Read more...Three states join forces to support agriculture
Friday, July 08, 2011Three mid-south universities met recently to develop a plan to combine resources to strengthen support for agricultural enterprises.
Read more...MSU welcomes new department head
Wednesday, June 29, 2011J. Mike Phillips has been selected as the new head of the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at Mississippi State University.
Read more...Pote named head of MSU department
Thursday, June 16, 2011Jonathan Pote has been named head of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University.
Read more...Attendance Soars at Beekeeping Course
Wednesday, June 08, 2011Mississippi is part of a nationwide surge in beekeeping, as evidenced by increased attendance at several informative workshops held across the state this spring.
Read more...New Plaques Mark MSU´s Historic Role
Thursday, June 02, 2011In April, the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers unveiled a historic landmark plaque in Mississippi State University’s Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building.
Read more...MSU units combine to improve services
Thursday, May 26, 2011The Mississippi Variety Testing and Mississippi Foundation Seed Stocks, both research support units in the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, have been merged. The two units have worked together for more than a decade.
Read more...Newman named MSU Human Sciences director
Friday, May 13, 2011A Mississippi State University professor with more than 20 years of experience is the new director of the school of human sciences.
Read more...MSU faculty honored for research, contributions
Thursday, May 05, 2011Three Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station faculty members were recently recognized for their significant contributions to their fields.
Read more...Experts search for small, destructive beetle
Thursday, April 28, 2011Federal and state government experts have teamed up with Mississippi State University to search for a small beetle that could mean big trouble for Mississippi.
Read more...New research to aid state's soybean growers
Thursday, April 07, 2011Tiny soybean cyst nematodes cause big problems for soybean growers, but a Mississippi State University researcher is helping cut them down to size.
Read more...MSU researcher finds new grasshopper species
Thursday, March 31, 2011When JoVonn Hill stepped out of his vehicle in a cedar glade near Nashville, the first insect that crossed his path was a grasshopper never before identified.
Read more...MSU lab IDs insects found in Mississippi
Thursday, March 03, 2011When Mississippians spot a bug they can’t identify, a laboratory at Mississippi State University can help, as long as the insect is in reasonably good condition.
Read more...Producers' input helps guide MSU agricultural programs
Friday, February 25, 2011Almost 300 producers of row crops, livestock and other agricultural products met at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center in Verona to discuss services they need from Mississippi State University.
Read more...MSU licenses two kenaf patents to Texas company
Thursday, February 24, 2011Two Mississippi State University patents on kenaf have been licensed to Texas-based Corn Board Manufacturing, Inc. for use in engineered pressed board.
Read more...MSU department head receives top honor
Thursday, February 24, 2011Mississippi State University’s agricultural economics department head was recently honored for his significant contributions to his field.
Read more...MSU scientist receives cotton physiology award
Thursday, February 03, 2011A Mississippi State University plant physiologist was honored for significantly contributing to the understanding of cotton physiology, growth and development.
Read more...Research reveals value of selecting calm cattle
Thursday, January 20, 2011Recent research has demonstrated the value of cattle with calm temperaments and the price producers pay for keeping wilder animals in their herds.
Read more...MSU leads in insect rearing
Thursday, January 06, 2011Most Mississippians spend their lives swatting mosquitoes, but each fall scientists from all over the world flock to Mississippi State University to learn to raise hardy mosquitoes, flies and other insects.
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