MISSISSIPPI STATE — Even as the remnants of Hurricane Isaac were leaving Mississippi on Friday, Mississippi State University Extension agents were assessing its impact on crops that were so close to harvest. Lodging, or laying down, can be a significant harvest challenge in wind-blown fields, especially corn. Extension corn specialist Erick Larson is cautiously...
By Linda Breazeale MSU Ag Communications MISSISSIPPI STATE When Mississippi sod farmer David Rainey says, ³Business is better than last year,² he is not suggesting it is good. The Alcorn County farmer said he sees greater challenges in turning a profit in 2012 than when he started Rainey Sod Farm about 36 years...
By Laci Kyles MSU Forest and Wildlife Research Center MISSISSIPPI STATE Mississippi has some of the best fisheries in the nation, and Mississippi State University researchers are working to keep the threatened species in them from disappearing. Peter Allen, assistant professor of aquatic sciences, conducts research on the fisheries that provide food and...
AG arrests Jackson gas station owner for price gouging A Jackson gas station owner has been arrested and charged with price gouging during a state of emergency, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today. Rajinder Singh, 50, of Madison, was arrested at his place of business in Jackson late today by investigators with the...
AG arrests Roxie gas station owner for price gouging Jackson, MS—A Franklin County gas station owner is facing charges of price gouging as Mississippi continues to do battle with the effects of Hurricane Isaac, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today. Kuldip Singh, 51, of Natchez was arrested at his business in Roxie around...
Mississippi¹s Dove Season is Quickly Approaching One of the most popular hunting days of the year is quickly approaching. This year, opening day of Mississippi’s dove season is Saturday, September 1. Conservation officers with MDWFP will be present throughout the state to ensure safety and compliance with all state and federal hunting regulations. During...
Mississippi’s Alligator Hunters Prepare for Season Opener Over 1,100 permitted hunters and their guests recently attended MDWFP’s mandatory alligator training courses to prepare for the permitted alligator hunts on public waterways and private lands in 2012. These mandatory courses, held at Jones County Junior College, Delta State University, and Roosevelt State Park were led...
MISSISSIPPI STATE A Mississippi State University veterinary student interested in bovine health recently won a national scholarship. Matt Mundy, a third-year student at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, received an American Association of Bovine Practitioners¹ Amstutz Scholarship. This is the first time an MSU student has received this prestigious award. Mundy received...
By Karen Templeton MSU College of Veterinary Medicine MISSISSIPPI STATE As Tropical Storm Isaac heads toward Mississippi, residents in flood-prone areas may have to consider evacuation, and those with pets should have a plan of departure that includes their furry and feathered family members. To prepare for evacuations, pet owners should provide identification...
By Mariah Smith Extension Center for Technology Outreach With Isaac charting a course in the Gulf of Mexico, now is the time to make sure your house or business is ready to weather any storm. Before the storm Take steps to prepare for you and your loved ones to be safe in the event...
