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Released: 18-Jun-2015 4:05 PM EDT
Bee Health Complexity Requires Scientific Solutions
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

This article is the final installment in a three-part series on the relationships between pesticides and row crops, farmers and beekeepers, and factors influencing honeybee health. This story features MSU beekeeping specialist Dr. Jeff Harris and a discussion of Varroa mites and Varroa Sensitive Hygienic bees.

Released: 18-Jun-2015 4:05 PM EDT
Mississippi Farmers, BeekeepersWork Together to Protect Bees
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

This article is the second installment in a three-part series on the relationships between pesticides and row crops, farmers and beekeepers, and factors influencing honeybee health. This story focuses on the Mississippi Honey Bee Stewardship Program.

Released: 18-Jun-2015 3:05 PM EDT
MSU Scientists Study Tie BetweenInsecticides and Bee Health
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

This article is the first installment in a three-part series with Mississippi State scientists on the relationships between pesticides and row crops, farmers and beekeepers, and factors influencing honeybee health.

Released: 8-May-2015 12:05 PM EDT
May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month:Take Practical Steps Now to Help Stave Off Skin Cancer
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Mississippi State University Extension Service agent Shelaine Pennington and MSU Extension health specialist Dr. David Buys discuss Pennington's skin cancer scare and tips for lifestyle changes for Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Released: 8-May-2015 12:05 PM EDT
May Is Older Americans Month …Know Warning Signs of Depression in Seniors
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Healthy aging includes addressing mental health concerns, such as depression. Mississippi State University professor Dr. Joe Wilmoth and MSU Extension Service agent Romona Edge offer tips for helping older adults.

Released: 5-May-2015 5:05 PM EDT
Fire Ant Stings Can Be Risky for Kids, Pets
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Fire ants can cause serious allergic reactions in some children and pets who share play areas with the pests.

Released: 24-Apr-2015 10:05 AM EDT
MSU Forestry Work Shows the Value of Good Seedlings
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

This story introduces a program that applies the tried-and-true Extension Service method of teaching and learning to forestry. The goal is to encourage landowners to invest in higher-quality seedlings when replanting.

Released: 24-Apr-2015 10:05 AM EDT
Avoid ‘Crape Murder’ with Limited Pruning
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Gardeners know what not to do when pruning crape myrtles, but the frequent reminders against crape murder can leave some gardeners wondering if it's possible to prune these plants at all.

Released: 20-Apr-2015 12:05 PM EDT
Growers Find Perfect Fit with Farmers Markets
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Farmers markets are excellent sales outlets for growers who want a direct market to consumers who want locally grown produce.

Released: 17-Apr-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Freshness, Personal Connections Drive Farmers Market Shopping
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Farmers markets are a growing business in many small and large communities. But what drives them? This story looks at what they offer that consumers feel is valuable enough to warrant their time, money and extra effort.

Released: 15-Apr-2015 1:05 PM EDT
Farmers Markets Serve as Local Development Driver
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Farmers markets present obvious benefits for both customers and growers, but the operations also provide an avenue for rural and urban community development.

Released: 16-Mar-2015 12:05 PM EDT
Spring-Cleaning Can Keep Stored Food Pests at Bay
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Proper storage can help reduce infestations of stored-food pests, which commonly occur in grain products such as flour and cereal.

Released: 27-Jan-2015 11:00 AM EST
MSU Sesame Test Plots Back Growing Interest
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Mississippi State University is collecting data to support the production of a crop that is new to the state -- sesame. Existing grower information is limited, but interest in the crop is growing.

Released: 26-Jan-2015 4:00 PM EST
UAVs Have Research and Extension Applications at MSU
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

This story looks at ways Mississippi State University researchers are using unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, in agricultural applications. It also looks at the research and production potential of these craft.

Released: 26-Jan-2015 2:00 PM EST
Pilotless Aircraft Will Play Critical Roles in Precision Agriculture
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Article outlines many of the potential roles drones can play in university research, and the advantages they can offer in speed, cost and data collection.

Released: 15-Aug-2014 11:00 AM EDT
Busy Schedules Force Young People to Manage Time Well
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Back to school article dealing with the topic of over-scheduled kids and how to manage the activities that truly are priorities.

Released: 11-Aug-2014 2:00 PM EDT
Digital Dangers Lurk as School Begins Again
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

MSU experts say communication and supervision are essential to help children learn to safely navigate the Internet.

Released: 11-Aug-2014 1:15 PM EDT
Keep Lunch Boxes Clean to Reduce Germs, Illness
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

Many children get sick when the school year starts up, and germs may be lurking in an unexpected place: the lunch box. Mississippi State University Extension experts offer tips on keeping lunches and lunchboxes safe and clean.

Released: 19-May-2014 12:00 PM EDT
Panda Restoration Efforts Look at Digestive Systems
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

This story uses reader-friendly language to summarize a finding being presented May 19, 2014 at a scientific conference.

Released: 2-May-2014 6:00 PM EDT
Extension Service Teams Assess Ag Disaster Sites
Mississippi State University, Office of Agricultural Communications

The Mississippi State University Extension Service has assessment teams visiting farms to report damage to the Board of Animal Health and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. The Winston County teams near Louisville witnessed significant property losses, including residences, barns, poultry houses, equipment, fences, poultry and animals.



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