2006 Headlines

Archived print news features from 2006:

Walker’s Low catmint named perennial of year - December 28, 2006
‘Treecycle’ Christmas trees for outdoor use - December 19, 2006
Funding will promote database for genomes - December 19, 2006
Deodar is picturesque in winter landscapes - December 19, 2006
Mississippi’s top crops suffer ’06 value declines - December 14, 2006
Heavy cotton irrigation hurt profits, helped yield - December 14, 2006
Poultry industry slips with export troubles - December 14, 2006
State’s timber harvest values decline in 2006 - December 14, 2006
Mississippi’s camellias deserve extra attention - December 14, 2006
MSU genetic research boosts livestock fertility - December 7, 2006
U.S. farm-raised catfish are environment-friendly - December 7, 2006
Corn demand causes catfish prices to rise - December 7, 2006
Workshop set to focus on pest management - December 7, 2006
Mississippi hosts tri-state soybean forum on the river - December 7, 2006
Yuletide Camellia is a great holiday shrub - December 7, 2006
4-H fresh air project takes plants to schools - November 30, 2006
Use Mississippi pecans during holiday cooking - November 30, 2006
Bromeliads make great Christmas gifts - November 30, 2006
Freeze foods early, reduce stress later - November 21, 2006
2006 MAFES and Extension Outstanding Worker Awards - November 21, 2006
Horticulture open house rolls out the red plants - November 21, 2006
State producers offer colorful poinsettias - November 21, 2006
Cochran Fellowship Program brings Egyptian officials to MSU - November 17, 2006
Enjoy awesome fall foliage color - November 16, 2006
Proper care adds to Christmas tree’s life - November 16, 2006
More consumers seek fresh Christmas trees - November 16, 2006
Gift cards are not always perfect gift - November 16, 2006
Spend holiday time with grandparents - November 16, 2006
Holiday food consumers need good game plans - November 16, 2006
Home for the holidays begins at the front door - November 16, 2006
Rid lawn of insects to prevent armadillos - November 9, 2006
Catfish antibiotic could combat two diseases - November 9, 2006
MSU scholarship honors Farm Bureau president - November 9, 2006
Fruit, vegetable growers plan December meeting - November 9, 2006
Plant cool season color now for the holidays - November 9, 2006
Alternative oil crops may diversify farms - November 2, 2006
MSU opens new poultry research, teaching lab - November 2, 2006
MSU workshop offers new manufacturing program - November 2, 2006
Pansy Pals offer stunning colors - November 2, 2006
Cotton produces near-average crop - October 27, 2006
Rearing insects has international appeal - October 26,2006
Golf software donation improves PGM program - October 26, 2006
Coastal Sunrise pansy offers an artistic touch - October 26, 2006
Sweet potato harvest good despite drought - October 20, 2006
Trick or treat is true for spiders - October 19, 2006
Make trick-or-treat night fun and safe - October 19, 2006
Kale, cabbage, mustard make hot fall plantings - October 19, 2006
Drought robs pumpkin patches without irrigation - October 13, 2006
MSU-developed sod has worldwide appeal - October 12, 2006
Research finds promising use for sweetgum lumber - October 12, 2006
Ultima Morpho named Mississippi Medallion - October 12, 2006
Poultry producers need consumers to eat more - October 6, 2006
Parasitic wasps may help dairy operations - October 5, 2006
Rural Medical Scholars is a prescription for success - October 5, 2006
Conference targets wasted time, resources - October 5, 2006
Scholarships promote MSU student research - October 5, 2006
Rum Runner hibiscus offers day-long show - October 5, 2006
State’s peanut yields show drought’s impact - September 29, 2006
Child seats allow safe transportation of kids - September 28, 2006
Student studies skin disorder in horses - September 28, 2006
October workshop offers landscape design ideas - September 28, 2006
Gardeners will come to love ‘Black and Blue’ - September 28, 2006
Catfish farmers need to monitor for trematodes - September 22, 2006
Student learns lessons on Montana golf course - September 21, 2006
Biodiesel profits farm economies - September 21, 2006
Fall Flower and Garden Fest set for Crystal Springs - September 21, 2006
Cool-season favorites now have siblings - September 21, 2006
Rains help pastures, ponds, landscapes - September 15, 2006
Verona garden expo planned for Sept. 30 - September 14, 2006
Learn how to manage waterfowl habitats - Spetember 14, 2006
Rice program encourages research-backed decisions - September 14, 2006
State crops show promise for biodiesel production - September 14, 2006
Goldenrain tree can make anyone jealous - September 14, 2006
Corn fields divide into 'haves' and 'have nots' - September 8, 2006
Biodiesel fuels helps limit costs, keeps water, air clean - September 7, 2006
Biodiesel provides cleaner power for school buses - September 7, 2006
Farmers’ Market highlights state’s sweet potatoes - September 7, 2006
Workshop helps landowners explore enterprise options - September 7, 2006
Candlestick plants give a tropical flair - September 7, 2006
Early rice yields indicate one Mississippi crop success - September 1, 2006
Cattle producers seek feed options - August 31, 2006
Plant research focuses on medicinal compounds - August 31, 2006
MSU receives award for Katrina response - August 31, 2006
Learn how to grow fresh air - August 31, 2006
Rural tourism conference slated for Sept. 18 and 19 - August 31, 2006
Diamond Frost captures honors across the country - August 31, 2006
Drought, heat hurts most agricultural commodities - August 25, 2006
Row crops suffer from drought, heat - August 24, 2006
Know when, how to water plants to improve survival - August 24, 2006
Dry clay soils can shift buildings - August 24, 2006
Wildlife seek areas with food, water - August 24, 2006
Catfish ponds fight battle with drought - August 24, 2006
Foresters advise keeping a close watch on beetles - August 24, 2006
Drought impacts pond water, oxygen levels - August 24, 2006
Bananas are perfect for large containers - August 24, 2006
Shrimp prices, fuel costs hurt year’s potential - August 18. 2006
Support still available for Katrina recovery - August 17, 2006
Luncheon and tour promote state’s rice - August 17, 2006
Event raises $120,000 for youth with illnesses - August 17, 2006
Ag exports rebound from shipping trouble - August 17, 2006
New $18.5 million diagnostic lab opens - August 17, 2006
Flare hibiscus is both beautiful, cold hardy - August 17, 2006
MSU schedules biodiesel workshop - August 16, 2006
Dry weather makes cotton crop struggle - August 11, 2006
Rural setting maintains hold on winning farmers - August 10, 2006
MSU researchers advise not to waste ‘waste rice’ - August 10, 2006
Plant in August for late-season color - August 10, 2006
Group needs input on health-care needs - August 7, 2006
Soybean rust makes first appearance in crop - August 4, 2006
West Nile virus remains a threat, even in droughts - August 3, 2006
Good crop, many obstacles for Gulf Coast shrimpers - August 3, 2006
Emperor’s foliage, flowers should capture your heart - August 3, 2006
Arsenic concerns in Katrina soil prompt caution - August 1, 2006
Diverse support moves biodiesel to mainstream - July 31, 2006
Drought, fuel prices drive up sod costs - July 28, 2006
Storm-surviving trees still face challenges - July 27, 2006
MSU helps connect soldiers with families back home - July 27, 2006
Videoconference focuses on beef cattle, drought - July 27, 2006
Colorful foliage enlivens gardens - July 27, 2006
Cattle producers face grass, hay shortage - July 21, 2006
Natural resource businesses provide income opportunities - July 20, 2006
Minimize fuel costs with driving skills, car care - July 20, 2006
Lime Zinger gives a taste of the Tropics - July 20, 2006
Weather, markets favor U.S. farm-raised catfish - July 14, 2006
Avoid health pitfalls during college years - July 13, 2006
Make after-school snacks a healthy part of eating - July 13, 2006
Learn Internet safety during this school year - July 13, 2006
Glory lily vines are exotic, wonderful - July 13, 2006
Summer drought is hurting corn - July 7, 2006
Happy end for pup’s odyssey, thanks to MSU medical care - July 6, 2006
New Poplarville lab supports horticulture - July 6, 2006
My odd pot has been a lot of fun - July 6, 2006
Dry, hot conditions damage soybean crop - June 30, 2006
Stockpile supplies before hurricane threatens area - June 29, 2006
Temporary housing is not safe for hurricanes - June 29, 2006
African Red, Macro bananas put on show - June 29, 2006
Commercial tomatoes depend on irrigation - June 23, 2006
Fertilize correctly for best plant growth - June 22, 2006
Meeting targets regional tourism - June 22, 2006
Toffee Twist offers unique garden color - June 22, 2006
Dry, hot conditions shock crops, pastures - June 16, 2006
Call experts to help save baby animals - June 15, 2006
MSU economist named Farm Foundation Fellow - June 15, 2006
Melampodium providesa rock-solid performance - June 15, 2006
Watermelons need rain or irrigation - June 9, 2006
Maintain fluid intake to prevent heat illness - June 8, 2006
Forest landowners award MSU professor - June 8, 2006
Hotline, e-mail alerts join soybean rust fight - June 8, 2006
Recycled items impress visitors to a home garden - June 8, 2008
Rice battles herbicide injury, cool weather - June 2, 2006
Original 4-H play promotes literacy - June 1, 2006
4-H Congress helps youth do great things - June 1, 2006
Ag policy, industry take stage at forum - June 1, 2006
Pentas shine brightly in the heat, humidity - June 1, 2006
Potential yields, prices boost interest in wheat - May 26, 2006
Photo collection traces modern cotton farming - May 25, 2006
Swarms are over, but termite threat remains - May 25, 2006
Try this multiple award-winning performer - May 25, 2006
Slow, delayed cotton begins playing ‘catch-up’ - May 19, 2006
Hard lessons remain ahead for graduates - May 18, 2006
USDA aid programs may help state growers - May 18, 2006
Powis Castle artemisia is gardeners' dream plant - May 18, 2006
Blueberries overcome Katrina, late frosts - May 12, 2006
Azaleas, St. Augustine can face shade problems - May 11, 2006
Therapy program needs an additional horse - May 11, 2006
Select goats now for upcoming 4-H, FFA projects - May 11, 2006
MSU names Hoblet dean for veterinary medicine - May 11, 2006
Picante, Sizzler are hot salvias for garden - May 11, 2006
Timber salvage continues, damage to species varies - May 5, 2006
Tough, unwanted plants can be difficult to battle - May 4, 2006
MSU scientists producing cotton's next generation - May 4, 2006
Greenhouse conference previews coming plans - May 4, 2006
Landowner workshop explores income options - May 4, 2006
Walthall hosts statewide dairy field day May 25 - May 4, 2006
Plant Fusion impatiens for shade garden color - May 4, 2006
Warm spring gives corn a helpful boost - April 28, 2006
Traveling exhibit addresses state’s health concerns - April 27, 2006
Spring brings flea, tick problems to pets - April 27, 2006
Protect lawns from underground pests - April 27, 2006
Have more fun with Goldilocks - April 27. 2006
Big shrimp await catch, but harvest faces obstacles - April 21, 2006
State continues preparation for the soybean rust battle - April 20, 2006
Veterinary college opens radiology unit - April 20, 2006
Tapien verbenas offer more colors - April 20, 2006
Soybeans growers have reasons for optimism - April 13, 2006
Extension provides bankruptcy education - April 13, 2006
Ageratums now offer long performance season - April 13, 2006
Mississippi dairy farms continue to lose ground - April 7, 2006
MSU introduces ‘sweet’ new ice cream flavor - April 6, 2006
Bees in the walls can spell trouble - April 6, 2006
4-H programs earn credit for military support - April 6, 2006
Kong coleus achieves MS Medallion status - April 6, 2006
Production costs impact crop plans - March 31, 2006
‘Holey Cows’ educate students, aid research - March 30, 2006
Homeowners can win battles with fire ants - March 30, 2006
Two zinnias garner statewide honors - March 30, 2006
New lime law gives farmers useful info - March 23, 2006
Resource centers help child-care providers - March 23, 2006
Ag policy, industry take stage at forum - March 23, 2006
Holly Springs hosts a forage field day - March 23, 2006
Don’t be out-phloxed; try the Intensia Series - March 23, 2006
Senior adults make easy fraud targets - March 16, 2006
Tippah Master Gardener believes in tomorrow - March 16, 2006
Farmers prepare for beef, poultry expo - March 16, 2006
Coleus partners well with garden flowers - March 16, 2006
Safeguards protect against termites - March 9, 2006
Pet poodles create bond for owners, CVM students - March 9, 2006
Tips can increase garden’s success - March 9, 2006
Program helps students examine medical careers - March 9, 2006
Mystic Spires Blue is a hot perennial salvia - March 9, 2006
Certified organic growers cropping up in Mississippi - March 2, 2006
Prevention can keep health costs lower - March 2, 2006
Teleconference offered on ways to save energy - March 2, 2006
MSU display garden wins All-America award - March 2, 2006
Blazin Rose, Bloodleaf give gardens a fiery red - March 2, 2006
National Guard enlists MSU scientists’ help - February 23, 2006
Veterinary students open college doors - February 23, 2006
Mississippi Medallions name first winning rose - February 23, 2006
Estate plans outline last wishes, duties - February 16, 2006
Landowners explore income opportunities - February 16, 2006
Two new angelonias can spice up summer gardens - February 16, 2006
Rural health opinions sought across the state - February 14, 2006
Lambs, goats set new Dixie National record - February 10, 2006
Well-planned scams take people’s cash - February 9, 2006
Quilts show life as it once was - February 9, 2006
CHARM helps preserve historic farm documents - February 9, 2006
Tiger Fern debuts in upcoming shows - February 9, 2006
Look for tax relief when filing returns - February 2, 2006
New rice provides strong yields and disease resistance - February 2, 2006
Landowner workshop explores income options - February 2, 2006
Funding available for environmental program - February 2, 2006
Use All-American daylily winners in your garden - February 2, 2006
Recovery effort aims to ‘re-leaf’ Mississippi - January 26, 2006
Tomato short course grows to meet needs - January 26, 2006
4-H youth can help in state government - January 26, 2006
Video conference can clarify issues on prescriptions - January 26, 2006
Stained Glass selected 2006 Hosta of the Year - January 26, 2006
Dental care helps pets live longer, happier lives - January 19, 2006
Weeds add to Katrina recovery difficulties - January 19, 2006
Firewitch named 2006 perennial of the year - January 19, 2006
War brides prepare to march down aisle - January 12, 2006
Plan carefully for a first-time home buy - January 12, 2006
Reduce marital discord with a workable budget - January 12, 2006
Hire a professional for best floral value - January 12, 2006
Unsafe food handling can ruin a reception - January 12, 2006
Serving portions help plan reception food - January 12, 2006
New zinnia blazes into garden centers - January 12, 2006
Cotton faces new threat in tarnished plant bug - January 5, 2006
Garden resolutions can improve results - January 5, 2006