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A bad year for pine trees and a good year for bark beetles! Dr. Kristy McAndrew explains how to identify the difference between southern pine beetles and Ips beetles. #beetles #forest #Mississippi #MSUext

Clarissa Balbalian with the MSU Extension Plant Diagnostic Lab shares a Halloween tale of a pumpkin dealing with fungal growth. #Halloween #pumpkin #Mississippi #MSUext

Dr. James Shannon explains how researchers are looking to the Chinese chestnut tree to revitalize the American chestnut tree. #trees #nature #Mississippi #MSUext

Most of us use mums as a fall container plant, but have you ever thought about planting them in your landscape? Dr. Eddie Smith explains that for some of us in Mississippi, we can enjoy these plants in the landscape year after year. #plants #gardeningtiktok #Mississippi #MSUext

Fleas are out for blood! Dr. Goddard shares more about the different types of fleas out there and gives us a brief history lesson—which should make us all grateful we don’t live in the 1300s. #fleas #bugs #Mississippi #MSUext

All green, all day at 4-H Day at the State Fair!! Proud to celebrate 4-H talent today and every day🍀💚🍀💚 #MS4H #4H #Mississippi #MSUext

If you’re interested in learning more about how to use prescribed burning for habitat management, we’re your people! #nature #habitat #Mississippi #MSUext

Could a data center or industrial facility be built next to your property? This has been a very popular topic lately. Dr. Jason Camp with our Center for Gov. and Community Development explains how planning and zoning play a big role in these types of issues. #localgovernment #Mississippi #MSUext

Dr. Justin Calhoun explains some of the problem calls he’s been getting on soybeans that just didn’t fill the pod. #mscrops #soybeans #farming #Mississippi #MSUext

Dr. Goddard decided it was time for a bug lab tour! Don’t you feel the tingle? #bugs #Science #Mississippi #MSUext

Dr. Jim DelPrince shares a unique way to use corkscrew willow in a floral design! #florists #plants #Mississippi #MSUext

We love it when James ventures out!😂Today, he gives us a lesson on chinaberry. Something you should definitely watch out for if you have livestock. #plants #Mississippi #MSUext

Work hard, snore hard! “Bear” the horse got in a quick nap after his latest session providing therapy through our MSU Extension Equine Assisted Services program. Therapeutic riding activities are individualized, specialized activities that use the horse to provide physical, emotional, and…

Mums need full sun, and don’t forget to water! Cody shares more tips for keeping your mums alive and healthy. #mums #fall #plants #MSUext

Clarissa Balbalian with our MSU Extension Plant Diagnostic Lab explains why hanging lights and other decor on palm trees is a bad idea. #palmtrees #landscape #Mississippi #MSUext

Dr. Jerome Goddard jumps into the world of scorpions and explains which ones you should be the most concerned about. #scorpions #arachnids #Mississippi #MSUext

Dr. Jim DelPrince explains the role of certain tools in the world of floral design. #flowers #florists #Mississippi #MSUext

Let’s get moving, Mississippi! Registration is open for Magnolia Moves with the challenge officially kicking off on October 12. #health #fitness #Mississippi #MSUext

The rumors are true…We offer free aquatic weed ID! Dr. Wes Neal explains the types of pictures that are helpful to us. Submit pics to your county Extension agent, and they’ll get you an answer. #ponds #lakes #Mississippi #MSUext

Dr. Jermaine Perier solves the mystery of leaves suspended in mid-air. 🍂 #fall #spiders #Mississippi #MSUext

Dr. Adam Rohnke, MSU Extension urban wildlife specialist, dives deeper into fall hummingbird migration! #hummingbirds #birds #Mississippi #MSUext

Casey’s bok choy transplants have germinated! Next step is fertilizing them. 🌱 #gardening #plants #Mississippi #MSUext

Abandoned and derelict vessels can leak fuel and other hazardous materials posing a serious threat to marine life and coastal habitats☠️ Megan Chevis shares how our Extension team is assisting state agencies in assessing, monitoring and coordinating the removal of hundreds of ADVs across the Gulf…

Clarissa Balbalian with our MSU Extension Plant Diagnostic Lab explains the science behind blossom end rot and how to prevent it. #gardening #gardentok #Mississippi #MSUext

Most caterpillars won’t hurt you, but there are some that can sting! Dr. Goddard shares which ones to look out for. #caterpillars #bugs #Mississippi #MSUext

Dr. Will Eubank gives you a look at how rice harvest is going on our on-farm variety trials! These trials provide farmers with data that can help them make the best decisions about what to grow and how to grow it. #mscrops #rice #farming #MSUext

Leslie Azwell is part of a team working on a restoration project to build a living shoreline! She is using motion-activated trail cameras to study how birds use different shoreline habitats. We've collected thousands of photos, and we need volunteers to help classify them. #science #GulfCoast…

Tawny crazy ants have just been officially found in two more Mississippi counties. They might not sting, but this invasive species can actually cause costly electrical problems. Dr. Santos Portugal explains more. #ants #Mississippi #MSUext

Starting plants from seed doesn’t have to be intimidating! Casey is growing some bok choy and shows you how to get started. #gardening #Mississippi #gardentok #MSUext

A big day in the Bug Kingdom! Dr. Goddard was invited on the @Humans podcast by @Hank Green. The episode is out now and you can listen wherever you stream podcasts. #bugs #home #Mississippi #MSUext