MAFES Research Highlights
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this publication, a 
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Volume 65, Number 4
Fall 2002
On
the Cover
MAFES scientists are teaming with researchers in other
Southern states to study how crossing Holsteins with a breed popular
in Brazil may help dairy producers reduce summer heat-stress problems.
ASTA
Tour Puts Remote Sensing in the Spotlight
The Advanced Spatial Technologies in Agriculture brought participants
from diverse fields to Stoneville and Brooksville for a look at how
the latest remote sensing technology is applied to agriculture.
Cotton
and Rice/Soybean Field Days
Growers, industry representatives and others participated in the Delta
Research and Extension Center’s tours of current research with
Mississippi’s top row crops. Participants in the Cotton Field Day
also had an opportunity to check out SCAN, the latest in agricultural
weather technology.
Ag Econ Textile
Industry Study
How is the slowdown in the apparel manufacturing industry affecting the
state and nation? A study by two MAFES economists found some answers.
International Insect-Rearing
Workshop
They’re coming from around the world to learn how to grow a new
crop—bugs! A new series of workshops at MSU is attracting a lot
of attention from entomologists.
Crossbreeding Holsteins
with Girs Improves Heat Tolerance
Some bouncing babies at the Dairy Research Unit are helping in research
to improve heat tolerance in the South’s dairy herds.
Fall Garden Days
Bring Visitors to Verona and Crystal Springs
Young, old and all ages in between came out to enjoy the annual flower
and garden tours at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center
and the Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station.
Poplarville Hosts
Ornamental Horticulture Field Day and Herbaceous Open House
Visitors to the South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station saw a host
of plants well-adapted for home landscapes, as well as plans for a new
facility at the Poplarville site.
North
Mississippi Agronomy Field Day
Producers of North Mississippi’s major row crops saw the latest research
in support of their enterprises during the 2002 tour of the North Mississippi
Research and Extension Center.
Catfish
Diets
MSU scientists are finding that when it comes to catfish, less protein
still makes a good diet.
Mosquito Wingbeats
MAFES researchers are finding clues to mosquito control in how various
species flutter their wings.
In
Brief
A quick look at research and events at the Experiment Station.
Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station
Vance H. Watson, Director
J. Charles Lee, President
Vance H. Watson, Interim
Vice President
Mississippi State University
| Editor |
Assistant
Editor Robyn Hearn |
| Graphic
Design & Layout Beth Dishongh |
Photography Linda Breazeale Ned Browning Bonnie Coblentz Will Smith Jody Stovall |
| Photo
Editors Jim Lytle Marco Nicovich |
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| Writers Linda Breazeale Bonnie Coblentz |
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