2008 Archived News Headlines

2008 Headlines

Joey should be hot new plant for 2009 - December 25, 2008
Crop values increase, profits remain variable - December 18, 2008
Poultry holds strong as top commodity - December 18, 2008
Pulpwood prices salvage 2008 timber crop value - December 18, 2008
Soybeans maintain top row crop spot in state - December 18, 2008
Bounty of begonias is coming in spring - December 18, 2008
Riders develop skills with special therapy - December 11, 2008
New technology cuts costs and keeps birds warm - December 11, 2008
International award recognizes MSU entomology graduates - December 11, 2008
MSU students lay waste to biomass-as-fuel obstacle - December 11, 2008
Students feel sweet success from helping those in need - December 11, 2008
‘Pennies' add big value to landscape aesthetics - December 11, 2008
Veterinary basics form unusual course names - December 4, 2008
MSU's early childhood programs recognized - December 4, 2008
Former MSU student honored for research - December 4, 2008
Native plants dazzle in winter landscapes - December 4, 2008
Veterinary students earn dual degrees - November 25, 2008
Soil fertility management helps ease farming costs - November 25, 2008
Financial turmoil puts squeeze on farm credit - November 25, 2008
Pyracantha steals landscape shows - November 25, 2008
Christmas tree crop shapes up to market - November 20, 2008
Consumers have options for recycling holiday tree - November 20, 2008
Carefully select sellers to restock farm ponds - November 20, 2008
Live holiday decorations on sale, display at MSU - November 20, 2008
Two outstanding workers given MSU awards - November 20, 2008
Unearth black gold from yard compost - November 20, 2008
Make Christmas greener by becoming eco-friendly - November 13, 2008
Giving back should be part of holidays - November 13, 2008
Fight holiday stress with good strategy - November 13, 2008
Buying holiday foods puts pinch on budgets - November 13, 2008
Sweet potatoes offer year-round nutrition - November 13, 2008
Amazon dianthus rocks garden world - November 13, 2008
Soybean rust in state did not hurt the crop - November 6, 2008
Landscape short course set December 10-12 at MSU
Researchers keep state's revenue from flying away - November 6, 2008
Revamped landscape becomes teaching lab - November 6, 2008
Nature pansies are durably beautiful - November 6, 2008
Late rains helped the late soybeans - October 31, 2008
Nobel laureate plans MSU visit - October 31, 2008
Boll weevils almost eradicated in state - October 30, 2008
Cotton short course to be held December 1-2 - October 30, 2008
MSU's 2008 horse sale set for November 15 - October 30, 2008
Old containers can create masterpieces - October 30, 2008
Cotton harvest ends trying year for crop - October 24, 2008
Dermatologist addresses pets' allergies, infections - October 23, 2008
ATV safety training typical of Extension - October 23, 2008
Festival celebrates the Piney Woods heritage - October 23, 2008
Rural tourism conference scheduled for Oct. 28-29 - October 23, 2008
Jerome Goddard joins MSU as entomologist - October 23, 2008
Muhly grasses offer dazzling fall display - October 23, 2008
Pumpkins carve niche as cash flow for farmers - October 17, 2008
Former MSU professor delights landscape symposium crowd - October 16, 2008
Rivera named new livestock specialist - October 16, 2008
New head named for MSU center - October 16, 2008
Week draws attention to lead poison concerns - October 16, 2008
Edible cardoon named Medallion award winner - October 16, 2008
Sweet potato growers face harvest challenges - October 10, 2008
Students have opportunities with new veterinary technology major - October 9, 2008
Noted TV veterinarian to appear at Human-Animal Bond week - October 9, 2008
Gardeners to see stars at fall flower, garden fest - October 9, 2008
Scientists discover bacteria aiding Southern pine beetles - October 6, 2008
Wet harvest weather makes trouble for state's corn crop - October 3, 2008
Farm machines, cars share fall highways - October 2, 2008
Mosquito bite gives woman West Nile virus paralysis - October 2, 2008
Mississippi 4-H marks national science event - October 2, 2008
Cool season containers can be perfume factories - October 2, 2008
Yield potential down, but spirits up for pecan crop - September 26, 2008
'Fox & Friends' host to help MSU department aid students - September 26, 2008
Students use new tools to learn timber framing craft - September 25, 2008
Large animal service helps owners, students - September 25, 2008
MSU, state garden clubs hold design symposium - September 25, 2008
Trailing violas will add pizzazz in fall - September 25, 2008
Wet weather robs state cotton yields - September 19, 2008
MSU veterinarian offers pet owners new hope - September 18, 2008
World champ quarter horse treated at MSU - September 18, 2008
Lepidopterists discover lure of Mississippi during meeting - September 18, 2008
New MSU ag economist wants to help producers - September 18, 2008
Mum's the word for every landscape - September 18, 2008
Wet weather makes trouble for soybeans - September 12, 2008
Workshop addresses meat, poultry issues - September 12, 2008
Explore outdoor business ideas in upcoming workshop - September 12, 2008
Extension aids expansion of organic fertilizer market - September 11, 2008
Incident command makes disaster response effective - September 11, 2008
Horticulture day planned for October 2 - September 11, 2008
Leadership programs empower communities - September 11, 2008
Philippine violet is fabulous for the fall - September 11, 2008
Rice production is tale of two crops - September 5, 2008
Fall garden fest marks 30th year - September 4, 2008
Soil quality impacts size of deer antlers - September 4, 2008
New ag economist seeks solutions for agribusiness - September 4, 2008
Sedges give texture and beauty to landscape - September 4, 2008
Veterinarians prepare for hurricane response - August 29, 2008
Harvest weather makes waves for state's crops - August 29, 2008
Different horse, unfamiliar tack no problem for MSU equestrians - August 28, 2008
Schmidt named MSU water-quality specialist - August 28, 2008
Turfgrass field day planned for Sept. 12 - August 28, 2008
Conference will address family, community needs - August 28, 2008
Toyota grant helps 4-H fund water-quality project - August 28, 2008
Mississippi Horse Park offers refuge from Gustav - August 28, 2008
Cordylines’ dagger-like look soars in popularity - August 28, 2008
Fuel, feed, packers have swine industry scrambling - August 22, 2008
Rural acres give first-class produce - August 21, 2008
MSU DAWGS glean wisdom from service - August 21, 2008
MSU hires a new poultry specialist - August 21, 2008
Central American foliage has colorful, tropical look - August 21, 2008
Corn production high, but prices have dropped - August 15, 2008
Increase fuel efficiency to pay for expensive gas - August 14, 2008
Shop, preserve wisely to stretch food dollars - August 14, 2008
MSU focuses on the lost art of grabbling - August 14, 2008
Begonia, sweet potato thrive in summer heat - August 14, 2008
Cotton prices lag behind production - August 8, 2008
North Alabama cats own MSU veterinary graduate - August 7, 2008
Seminar targets women working in agriculture - August 7, 2008
Community resources benefit rural seniors - August 7, 2008
Seniors need to laugh at youth-crazed world - August 7, 2008
Adirondack chairs promise relaxation - August 7, 2008
Catfish prices must rise for industry to survive - August 1, 2008
MAFES researchers make ‘elusieve’ dreams happen - July 31, 2008
Stay safe, in touch during disasters - July 31, 2008
Summit to equip rural tourism pros - July 31, 2008
Early guidance helps new food businesses - July 31, 2008
MSU names a new fisheries specialist - July 31, 2008
Japanese tassel fern has rare form, beauty - July 31, 2008
Maintenance trips create sod farming cost squeeze - July 25, 2008
Fuel thefts increase with price of fuel - July 24, 2008
Large animal technicians have huge responsibility - July 24, 2008
MSU employees honored for service to agriculture - July 24, 2008
Short course addresses pasture, forage strategies - July 24, 2008
Collect hosta varieties for memorable beauty - July 24, 2008
Nation’s economy works against timber industry - July 18, 2008
MSU loses stallion with top pedigree - July 17, 2008
Veterinary career born from cesarean assistance - July 17, 2008
Lily of the Nile vows to beguile - July 17, 2008
State's soybeans reach production crossroads - July 11, 2008
Mississippi Horse Park reopens harness track - July 10, 2008
Row crop field day returns to Verona - July 10, 2008
Master Clothing Volunteers plan July 31 meeting - July 10, 2008
Build disaster kits for home, evacuation - July 10, 2008
Garden ‘eyes’ focus on prolific rudbeckia - July 10, 2008
Shrimp harvest costs counteract price gains - July 3, 2008
MSU meat science teams win top national honors - July 3, 2008
Stick to classics with back-to-school clothes - July 3, 3008
High fuel prices can alter driving habits - July 3, 3008
Children, adults share bus safety responsibilities - July 3, 3008
Communication helps children with diabetes - July 3, 3008
Beat homesickness with social networks - July 3, 3008
Budget early for school expenses - July 3, 2008
New ornamental peppers catch eyes in landscapes - July 3, 2008
Prices, drought tolerance appeal to peanut growers - June 27, 2008
Tri-state pecan growers plan Vicksburg meeting - June 26, 2008
Lab serves state's veterinary needs - June 26, 2008
Fourth of July can be fun, safe at home - June 26, 2008
Succulents earn attention, even in the Southeast - June 26, 2008
Good watermelons await July 4 sales - June 20, 2008
Student finds career in pest management - June 19, 2008
Males make headway in traditional female field - June 19, 2008
MSU hosts 2008 world avian genomics meeting - June 19, 2008
Interest in patio gardens spreads - June 19, 2008
Mississippi corn farmers hope to cash in at harvest - June 13, 2008
MSU researchers reduce building material chemicals - June 12, 2008
Get ready to go before disasters - June 12, 2008
Let Goldilocks gild your garden - June 12, 2008
Harvest begins on expanded wheat acreage - June 6, 2008
Hunting leases help fund K-12 education - June 6, 2008
Ag census wrapping up count for 2007 - June 5, 2008
Hydrangea varieties keep gardeners happy - June 6, 2008
Production costs prevent dairy price celebrations - May 30, 2008
Organic options available for garden pest control - May 29, 2008
Mississippi youth undertake challenge to shape 4-H future - May 29, 2008
Walthall hosts statewide dairy field day June 25 - May 29, 2008
Plant cleome to get in the spirit - May 29, 2008
Economics temper forage, hay gains - May 23, 2008
Rains must continue for drought to end - May 22, 2008
Home gardeners enjoy dishing dirt on plants - May 22, 2008
Larkspurs yield incredible displays across the South - May 22, 2008
Poultry producers face record-high expenses - May 16, 2008
4-H projects help build student's career dream - May 15, 2008
Farmweek plows into its 31st year on the air - May 15, 2008
Workshop focuses on outdoor businesses - May 15, 2008
Forestry equipment show returns in June - May 15, 2008
Japanese spiraeas offer late spring pizzazz - May 15, 2008
Cotton holds promise, just on fewer acres - May 9, 2008
MSU rose garden fills many roles - May 8, 2008
Anglers, tourists seek Mississippi's ‘Arc' - May 8, 2008
MSU workshop teaches teachers about butterflies - May 8, 2008
Camps offer all ages outdoor experiences - May 8, 2008
Petunias earn first place in containers - May 8, 2008
Rice headlines inspire Mississippi growers - May 2, 2008
MSU student drive nets 1,500 pounds of food - May 1, 2008
Soybean rust battle takes look at kudzu - May 1, 2008
Geraniums add thrill to mixed containers - May 1, 2008
Mississippi strawberries have quality, better taste - April 25, 2008
State monitoring for arrival of deadly bees - April 24, 2008
MSU prepares to host garden day in Verona - April 24, 2008
Rush varieties earn top awards in 2008 - April 24, 2008
Challenges plague early corn plants - April 18, 2008
Memphis conference will address equine nutrition - April 17, 2008
Varco assumes interim department head duties - April 17, 2008
Sun Parasols mandevilla blooms until frost arrives - April 17, 2008
Flood waters rob wheat farmers - April 11, 2008
National Web site offers access to local resources - April 10, 2008
Mississippi leads project to reveal genetic markers - April 10, 2008
Moore named interim head of regional center - April 10, 2008
Willard named head of MSU department - April 10, 2008
Pruett assumes new role as CVM interim research dean - April 10, 2008
All Around Purple gomphrena earns 2008 Medallion award - April 10, 2008
Soybean crop climbs above two million acres - April 4, 2008
Alumnus named to head MSU's forest products - April 3, 2008
MSU Extension hires forest products specialist - April 3, 2008
Ratliff assumes interim department head duties - April 3, 2008
Camps offer all ages outdoor experiences - April 3, 2008
Diamond Frost euphorbia earns '08 Medallion award - April 3, 2008
Enthusiasm for wheat continues this spring - March 28, 2008
2008 battle ready for soybean rust invasion - March 27, 2008
Pulpwood offers hope despite timber market - March 27, 2008
Leaf textures increase garden interest, appeal - March 27, 2008
Mississippi representation sought for National Peanut Board - March 25, 2008
Catfish producers receive $8.1 million for '06 losses - March 20, 2008
Reduce risk of lead poisoning from paint - March 20, 2008
Health-care career camps raise hopes of Delta youth - March 20, 2008
Blue Daze offers rare summerlong color - March 20, 2008
MSU veterinarian helped push animal welfare effort - March 13, 2008
Workshop focuses on outdoor businesses - March 13, 2008
Home-based business workshop offers hope - March 13, 2008
Climbing roses add a unique vertical element - March 13, 2008
Keep bats close by homes, not inside - March 6, 2008
One-stop shop opens on Extension fire ant Web site - March 8, 2008
Save money before rainy days arrive - March 6, 2008
Enjoy working with colors, even in gardens - March 6, 2008
Soybean seed shortage to increase production risks - February 28, 2008
Extension computer donation to help agencies communicate - February 28, 2008
Ag producers meet to tell research, education needs - February 28, 2008
Veterinary college welcomes all ages - February 28, 2008
Research agency honors Beaulieu - February 28, 2008
Cora vinca renews joy of periwinkles - February 28, 2008
Caution gives seniors protection from fraud - February 21, 2008
MSU Extension hires new soybean specialist - February 21, 2008
Senetti mesmerizes with rare cobalt blue - February 21, 2008
4-H volunteers reap rewards - February 14, 2008
Make informed decisions about payday loans - February 14, 2008
Researcher studying costly cotton insects - February 14, 2008
Window boxes revive container gardening - February 14, 2008
Sale of Junior Champions rewards youth for projects - February 8, 2008
Landowners find value in their own backyards - February 7, 2008
Blooms complement Sweet Kate’s foliage - February 7, 2008
Shred personal papers to prevent identity theft - February 5, 2008
Gauges can reduce water use in rice production - January 31, 2008
Act quickly to undo identity theft actions - January 31, 2008
Take steps to prevent being an ID theft victim - January 31, 2008
Rose grower workshop set at MSU in February - January 31, 2008
Master Gardeners rebuild public landscapes on Coast - January 31, 2008
Lilac chaste tree offers many special qualities - January 31, 2008
Lasting marriages require planning and commitment - January 24, 2008
Plan ahead for pretty outdoor weddings - January 24, 2008
Consider dietary issues at wedding reception - January 24, 2008
Enjoy dining options in exotic locations - January 24, 2008
Couples who understand often become understood - January 24, 2008
Healthy marriages help communities - January 24, 2008
Mississippi peanut growers learn from industry experts - January 24, 2008
Mexican petunia dazzles with radiant blue flowers - January 24, 2008
Catfish producers fight cormorants to save crop - January 17, 2008
Some plants will ‘pickle’ your fancy - January 17, 2008
Workshop set to prep volunteers for 2008 - January 15, 2008
Catfish industry continues battle against off flavors - January 10, 2008
Equine therapy classes prepare for new season - January 10, 2008
MSU's animal hospital maintains accreditation - January 10, 2008
State government asks 4-H youth to serve - January 10, 2008
Big Red Judy to come in spring - January 10, 2008
Farm Bureau honors Alan Blaine's service - January 3, 2008
Historic Delta research changed cotton farming - January 3, 2008
Reflect first, then plan for 2008 landscapes - January 3, 2008