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Mississippi: 3 Farm Bill Learning Sessions, Nov. 4-6
The Mississippi State University Extension Service is hosting three training sessions designed to help Mississippi producers understand the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill. The 2018 Farm Bill Update meetings will be […]
Mississippi Soybeans: Growth Stages, Conditions Vary Across State
The process of planting this year’s soybean crop in Mississippi has been anything but normal. The only consistent variable has been rain, and a lot of it — from an […]
Mississippi Cotton: Ideal Weather Needed for Crop to Rebound
All of Mississippi’s 2019 cotton crop has emerged, but it’s off to a slow start. Of approximately 700,000 acres of cotton planted statewide this year, 57% is rated fair or […]
Mississippi: South Delta Farmers Wait for Flood Waters to Recede
Near a bridge that connects Issaquena and Sharkey counties, Waye Windham leaned toward the side of his boat and dipped a paddle down into flood water to gauge its depth. […]
Mississippi: 3 Producer Advisory Council Meetings in Feb.
The time of year has come for producers in Mississippi to provide input on agricultural programming and research at Mississippi State University. The MSU Extension Service and Mississippi Agricultural and […]
Mississippi: Research Focuses on Cover Crops Plus Organic Certification
Organic produce sales in the U.S. reached $16 billion last year, and demand is projected to continue. Casey Barickman, Mississippi State University Extension Service vegetable specialist and Mississippi Agricultural and […]
Mississippi: International Ag Markets Workshop, Starkville, Jan. 17-18
Mississippi producers looking to sell their goods overseas can learn how to connect with international markets during a two-day workshop. The Mississippi State University Extension Service will host the International […]
Mississippi: Ag Industry Holds Steady Despite Lower Row Crop Values
Agriculture was a $7.7 billion industry in Mississippi this year, exceeding the total set in 2017 despite declines in the estimated value of row crops, timber, catfish and livestock. The […]
Mississippi: Ag Financial Professionals Workshop, Starkville, Dec. 12
December is a time when many producers seek advice from financial advisors as they plan their crops for the next year. The Mississippi State University Extension Service is hosting a […]
Mississippi Peanuts: Acreage Falls, but Yields Look Strong
An application of peanut fungicide costs $15-20 per acre, so growers are relieved when they catch a year like 2018 when disease pressure is low. While statewide peanut acreage is […]
