Calhoun County Extension

Insect pests are ongoing issues in row crop farming, and deciding when, how and whether to treat is never a simple decision. Read our full report with insights from Dr. Whitney Crow: ow.ly/pcYB50UTqBm #mscrops #MSUext

.@CalhounCoExt teamed up with the Soil and Water Conservation Commission for a wildlife tasting buffet! A fun gathering for folks to bring their favorite wild game dishes. They even got a night of entertainment courtesy of MSU Extension Entomologist Dr. Jerome Goddard! #MSUext

Mississippi appears to have a decent-sized pecan crop this year, but quality may have been reduced by the dry summer. Learn more here: ow.ly/PiTX50UashK #MSUext

Those bright yellow flowers you're seeing along the highways and ditches are called swamp sunflowers (Helianthus angustifolius)! 🌼🌼🌼 #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

The 2024 Row Crop Short Course will be held at the Cotton Mill Conference Center near the campus of Mississippi State University on December 9 – 11, 2024! Register here: ow.ly/NRlR50TH1pC #mscrops #MSUext

Treat NOW to prevent the OW! Now is the time to treat your lawn to prevent lawn burweed aka "stickers" from becoming a problem in your yard! LEARN MORE HERE: extension.msstate.edu/blog/t… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext

.@madkinqula shares her favorite ways for getting more fruits and vegetables into daily meals! BLOG POST: ow.ly/7mIe50Tr77E #EatWithExtension #MSUext

We will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 2. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Have a great holiday weekend! #MSUext

Sweet potato planting in Mississippi is about 80-85% done. Great planting conditions so far, but many are trying to wrap things up before the temps rise this weekend. Sandy Ridge Farms in Senatobia, MS. #mscrops #MSUext 📸 Lorin Harvey, MSU Extension sweet potato specialist

Spread the word!🌱🥜 #mscrops #MSUext

Cash is king following a disaster. 💵Making purchases following a disaster may be limited to cash only without power in businesses. Ensure you have small bills and plenty of coins to make correct change. #preparedness #MSUext

“Something is terribly wrong with our roses! The leaves and blooms are all brown and distorted. We have not had a decent bloom in weeks and some plants have lost over half their leaves.” Dr. Layton knows the answer: ow.ly/SXcr50RoosT #MSUext

Did you know rabbits have recently been added to the @Mississippi4H livestock show list? 🍀🐰If you have a child that wants to show rabbits, contact your county’s MSU Extension office! #MS4H #MSUext

No joke, it’s “kidding” season!! We had fun catching up with these cute baby goats at MSU South Farm. 🐐If you’re interested in raising your own goats, contact your county’s MSU Extension office! #MSUext

What’s causing these knotty growths on the twigs of my pecan tree and what can I do about it? Read the latest BEV newsletter here: ow.ly/4BeU50QYebz #LearnWithExtension #MSUext

🚨MSU Rural Medical & Science Scholars is now accepting applications! Open to high school juniors interested in a career in health or science. Learn more: extension.msstate.edu/rms #MSUext

Here's Mississippi's February landscape checklist! We explain more about each of these tasks here: extension.msstate.edu/blog/l… Contact your county's Extension office for more localized guidance. Find your Extension agent here: extension.msstate.edu/county… #GrowWithExtension #MSUext