MSUcares Publications

Large (Brown) Patch of Warm-Season Turfgrasses in Home Lawns

Dr. Alan Henn — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:39:02 -0500

Large patch is the most common lawn disease in Mississippi during

the spring and fall. It is characterized by circular patches with brown

or smoky gray outer edges. The circular patches may continue to grow

to 20 feet or more in diameter and may intersect other patches, creating

complex patterns.

Natural Resource Enterprises Wildlife and Recreation

Lelia Kelly — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:09:23 -0500

Creating a landscape to attract wildlife is a goal of many homeowners. As natural areas for wildlife have decreased because of urbanization, more and more homeowners are realizing there is more to a landscape than a sterile arrangement of plants. It can and should be a vibrant mix of elements in which critters, plants, and humans happily coexist.

An Introduction to Managing the Family Forest in Mississippi

Dr. Jason S. Gordon — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:23:28 -0500

From hardwood bottomlands in the Delta, to the bluff hills, to the upper and lower coastal plains, Mississippi has some of the most productive and diverse forests in the country. Family forest landowners are caretakers of this forestland and, therefore, are responsible for learning about appropriate resource management. Many government agencies, professional forestry consultants, and county forest associations can assist landowners in this important endeavor.

Identification Guide to Adult Mosquitoes in Mississippi

Wendy C. Varnado, Jerome Goddard, and Bruce Harrison — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:48:32 -0500

This book was written to provide citizens, public health workers, school teachers, and other interested parties with a hands-on, user-friendly

guide to Mississippi mosquitoes.

4-H Shooting Sports: An Introduction to Muzzleloading Firearms

Dr. John Long — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:07:09 -0500

A buckskin-clad hunter in a skunk skin hat slips quickly along a woodland trail. Suddenly he freezes, shoulders his flintlock rifle, and fires. As the cloud of white smoke clears, he notes the bullet has hit well.

4-H Shooting Sports: Three-Position Rifle Shooting

Dr. John Long — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:06:53 -0500

After learning the fundamentals of firing a shot with a rifle, youth can turn their attention to learning the basic rifle shooting positions. The correct ways presented here are the same fundamentals now being used by America’s many Olympic, world, and national champions.

4-H Shooting Sports: Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting Equipment and Handling

Dr. John Long — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:04:27 -0500

It is important that the beginning shotgun program participant meet with quick success. Carefully followed, the steps outlined in this teaching plan help lead the student and the instructor to realize success.

Hunting for Life: An Introduction to the Hunting Discipline

Dr. John Long — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:03:16 -0500

Hunting is a tradition that has been passed down from our ancestors and has since become a multimillion dollar industry. Where primitive man had to forage and harvest game in order to survive, modern times have

transformed hunting into a recreational sport that turns wildlife into tasty table fare.

Ant Diversity at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge

Joe MacGown, JoVonn Hill, et al. — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:14:23 -0500

The purpose of this study was to document ant species compositions in each of the primary terrestrial habitats at the refuge, document potential new species or new state records for Mississippi, and ascertain levels of exotic species activity at the refuge.

Thunderstorms, Lightning Strikes, and Tornadoes in Mississippi

Michael Brown and Charles Wax — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:12:16 -0500

The objective of this bulletin is to provide specific information on thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and tornadoes for each county in the state.