Mississippi Farmers Market Week being celebrated through July 11
Mississippi Farmers Market Week is underway, with officials encouraging residents to shop local and support the more than 70 farmers…
Watermelons, blueberries devastated by summer rain
While some areas of Mississippi are still experiencing drought, recent double-digit rainfall in southern portions of the state devastated fruit…
MSU Extension offers tips to protect backyard chickens, livestock from extreme heat
When summer heat reaches extreme levels, humans are not the only ones that struggle to stay cool. Livestock, including backyard…
USDA reminds Mississippi landowners, producers of several deadlines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is reminding landowners and…
Alpha-gal, tick illness risks rise in Mississippi
As lone star ticks spread across the Southeast, Mississippi residents face a…
Federal bill could bring more agriculture education funds to Mississippi community colleges
A pair of Mississippi lawmakers is pushing bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding…
Double the pickles: What to know about Mississippi’s two pickle festivals this weekend
If Mississippians are in a bit of a pickle when it comes…
Pair of Jackson-metro farmers markets offering free watermelon this Saturday
Nothing quite says summer like free watermelon. Luckily, that's exactly what a…
MDMR offering free food safety certification course for seafood industry workers
For those in the seafood industry or who own seafood restaurants, the…
Flesh-eating screwworm poses ‘no threat’ to Mississippi food safety
A flesh-eating pest that was eradicated from the U.S. 60 years ago…
MSU Extension warns residents after invasive hammerhead worm found in Warren County
The Mississippi State University Extension Service is warning producers to be on…
Mississippi shrimp season set to open May 26
Mississippi's shrimp season is less than a week away. The Mississippi Department…
Delta Council holds 91st meeting at Mississippi State extension center in Stoneville
For the first time in 90 years, the Delta Council held its…
