The Master of Agribusiness Management (M.A.B.M.) program is an online interdisciplinary degree between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Business and is administered by the Department of Agricultural Economics.
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With the fall semester ending early, advising is coming in quick. We want to remind you that registration for the Spring 2021 semester begins October 19th and ends October 30th.
Here at MABM we believe we have opportunities for everyone. We want to see our students to add value to themselves as employees. To get more information on the program, check the link in the comments!
It’s game day for MSU! The Mississippi State Bulldogs will go head to head with Kentucky tonight at 6:30. Where will you watch the game?
Worried about taking online classes because of a bad experience in the past? Fear not! We want to make sure you get the best online education possible. Which means working on case-studies, engaging in class discussions, and working through real life applications. #MABM
Hurricane Sally took a toll on many families and many farms this year. Although many were able to prepare for the disaster, some struggled to harvest in time or their crops weren’t ready to be harvested and they lost their crops. To hear the stories of two farmers that were affected by Sally, click the link in the comments.
MABM provides online classes for all of our students. We understand your busy schedule and we want you to have the best opportunities for you! You can apply to MABM today with the link in the comments!
Since peanuts are grown underground, how do we know when they are ready for harvest? The answer is in the pod. The color of the pod (which is essentially a flower) changes colors as the peanut matures and when the inner hull turns black, it’s ready! (link in comments) #pauseforplants
Today for #lunchtimelivestock, we’re talking about 5 practices to ensure a safe and healthy place for your dairy cows! (Link in comments)
1. Keep the feed in front of the cow
2. Clean waterers
3. Manage the silage face
4. Be mindful of footbath design and maintenance
5. Give colostrum upon birth
With fires in both California and Australia earlier this year, many animals are suffering from burns. Luckily, veterinarians around the globe have created new ways to use skin grafting to try and help these animals to get them back on track. With all their hard work every day to save the animals we love; how will you thank a vet today? #MABM #VetPracticeManagement
How do you eliminate risks for farmers? Department head, Dr. Keith Coble, has been trying to answer this question for years.
As I was walking toward Dr. Coble’s office for our meeting, I knew that I would have to wait to speak with him when I got there. And, sure enough, when I arrived at his cluttered office space, full of ideas and projects he has been working on, there he was, talking on the phone. A normal day for Dr. Coble often consists of talking on the phone (like, a lot) and typing away at his keyboard like his life depends on it. Because, at the end of the day, he will spend countless hours to solve a problem. Today, we just happened to talk about how to eliminate risks for farmers.
Coble began talking about the different factors that farmers must face including weather and climate change. He explains how, when he worked with USDA, his goal was to figure out a way to quantify the risks farmers face. He wanted to look at the bigger picture and pay attention to all the risks ranging from price uncertainty to weather. He paused as I finished my notes. I then asked him about his role in fixing the problem.
He starred out of the window, taking a sip out of his signature Dr. Coble coffee mug as he contemplated the question. After a moment, he told me that the largest changes he has seen have been results from changing the production systems, production practices, and varieties that we grow. Dr. Coble continued to tell me that Mississippi State students have been using weather data, yield data and other forms of data to analyze the severity of the issues. With a lot of factors that can affect the risks farmers take every day, there was still a looming question. “So, what does success in this area actually look like to you?”
His face read “discouragement”. He answered me saying “I guess the reality is the risks are always changing.” There is never going to be a perfect answer to this issue, but I agree with Dr. Coble in saying that continuous efforts toward success must be made every day. The good news is that we have a program that gives students tools to think through this ever changing world we live in. Hopefully, students walk away from our department ready to tackle the same challenges and find answers where we couldn’t.
“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Sir Isaac Newton
It’s finally “Moo”-roon Friday! This past week Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson toured the MSU meat-processing plant to address a desire to increase meat processing capacity in Mississippi. #LunchtimeLivestock
http://extension.msstate.edu/news/feature-story/2020/tour-highlighted-msu-meat-processing-ability
Mississippi State University’s state-of-the-art meat processing facilities drew Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson and a small group of influential lawmakers to campus for a personal tour Sept. 16, 2020.
Employers often look for employees that are willing to tackle any task that they are handed. Through our MABM program, we ask students to take on a multitude of different obstacles, so you can conquer those challenges and get a quality job!
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Each year, farmers rotate their crops to produce a variety of different crops and to add nutrients to their soil along with many other benefits. #PauseForPlants https://www.mssoy.org/research-reports/28-2019-crop-rotations-and-risk-management-for-mississippi-soybean-producers-final-report
What advice would you give to current or potential students of the MABM program? Department Head, Dr. Keith Coble’s response: “I think what our master’s program really does is make you a more complete employee in terms of your skills… I think we don’t shy away from the fact that our program is rigorous, and our program is going to make students crunch numbers and that is only going to make our students more valuable at the next stage.”
44-34 Bulldogs! Mississippi State welcomed football season this past weekend with a great win against LSU. Where did you watch the game?
Are you interested in taking your agricultural education to the next level? Are you losing job opportunities because your competition has their graduate degree? Apply today and begin your journey with us! https://online.msstate.edu/mabm/
Mississippi State's online Master of Agribusiness Management program allows you to earn your degree on a flexible schedule. Learn more today!
Pollen shortage? Just bite the leaves! An Entomologist has discovered that at least three species of bumblebees can use their mouths to bite into leaves and take the pollen (and sometimes can speed up the process). https://www.sciencenews.org/article/pollen-deprived-bumblebees-may-speed-plant-blooming-biting-leaves
In a pollen shortage, some bees nick holes in tomato leaves that accelerate flowering, and pollen production, by weeks.
Happy “Moo”-roon Friday! Here at MSU, Dr. Keun Seo has high hopes that chitosan will defeat Covid-19 like it did to the FIP virus in his previous experiments. https://www.vetmed.msstate.edu/newsroom/2020/06/coronavirus-testing-msu-cvm-confirms-new-technology-destroys-surface-bacteria
Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and its Department of Basic Sciences have made a significant discovery in destroying a strain of feline coronavirus. Doing their part to develop and test scientific responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MSU CVM microbiology faculty me...
Is this Covid-19 for animals? Researchers have discovered a virus among sheep and goats: Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV). Since there is no clear answer to where the virus comes from or how it is transmitted, the search for answers continues. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200824120042.htm
The risk of transmitting the livestock virus PPRV, which threatens 80% of the world's sheep and goats, increases with certain husbandry practices, including attendance at seasonal grazing camps and the introduction of livestock to the herd.
It’s #LunchtimeLivestock, and today we celebrate a newborn calf that survived the California wildfires! If this calf can withstand the challenges of 2020, so can we. Stay safe everyone. https://www.agriculture.com/Charlene
A newborn calf that survived a California wildfire offers hope to us all, just when we really need it.
Happy #pauseforplants Tuesday! Scientists and agriculturists have always aimed to create the best crops in large quantities. Researchers believe that they have created a new way to clone plants using DNA fragments! . https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360138505000245
New plant genes are being discovered at a rapid pace. Yet, in most cases, their precise function remains elusive. The recent advent of recombinational…
We are starting this week off with #producerpolicies! President Trump has plans to provide relief against tariffs that American farmers have faced for decades.https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2019/07/25/usda-announces-details-support-package-farmers
(Washington, D.C., July 25, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced further details of the $16 billion package aimed at supporting American agricultural producers while the Administration continues to work on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals.
It’s almost fall, meaning that harvest is just around the corner! Thanks to farmers everywhere, we are expected to hit a record high for corn, cotton and soybeans this year. #cropcreation https://www.fb.org/market-intel/monster-crops-expected-in-2020
Corn, cotton and soybean yields are likely to hit record levels in 2020, according to USDA’s Crop Production Report, released on August 12. For the 2020 crop year, USDA estimates U.S. corn yield to be 181.8 bushels per acre, surpassing the previous record-setting estimate of 178.5 bushels per acre...
In the state of MS, the Honey Law makes sure that no diseases spread between hives or to the consumers. #pollinatorprotection http://www.mdac.ms.gov/agency-info/laws-regulations/laws-honey/
Laws – Honey Sections 69-25-101 through 69-25-109 The Bureau conducts inspections of apiaries (bee colonies) to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious and contagious diseases of honey bees. Migratory beekeepers, queen breeders and producers of package bees are required to have inspectio...
Happy “Moo”-roon Friday! Did you know that the personality of beef cattle can affect the meat they produce? Dr. Rhonda Vann has conducted research that showed just that. Next time you eat a steak, think about what attitude your cow had.https://www.mafes.msstate.edu/discovers/article.asp?id=55
Experimentation Leads To Discovery
Are there Microplastics in your salad? And should we be doing something about it? Most people assume that plastic waste only damages the aquatic life and forget that it is also found in our soils as well. #policy #MABM https://www.ehn.org/plastic-in-farm-soil-and-food-2647384684.html?rebelltitem=7#rebelltitem7
Researchers say that more microplastics pollution is getting into farm soil than oceans—and these tiny bits are showing up in our fruits, veggies, and bodies.
As a response to Covid-19, Commissioner Andy Gipson has created the Mississippi Farm Marketplace for you to get your Mississippi-made food. By clicking below, you can search different farms by county or commodity/sub-commodity.https://agnet.mdac.ms.gov/MarketPortal/About
Connecting Farmers with Consumers and Food Banks
When visiting a veterinary clinic, remember to follow the new Covid-19 procedures:
• Call the front desk when you arrive
• Wear a facemask
• Ask if paperwork should be done remotely
And remember, always keep in mind that your veterinarian just wants to keep everyone safe.
Happy Monday! That means today is the perfect day for #lunchtimelivestock. Here at MSU, Dr. Shengfa Liao has been working to increase the amount of pork for consumers and create a healthier diet for pigs. https://www.mafes.msstate.edu/discovers/article.asp?id=57
Experimentation Leads To Discovery
In an effort to help train future veterinary practice managers and our MABM students in general, Dr. Matt Salois (Head Economist for the AVMA) gave a 2 hours training session for our students. Students were able to see an entire overview of the industry and how to solve business related problems in veterinary practices. Students, as a part of the MABM program, are given exclusive access to training sessions like this in order to help them develop personally and professionally.
Check out this article on current MABM Online student, Hannah Austin! She is not only a fantastic student, but also a great role model and leader. We could not be more proud to have her as a part of this program! https://www.msstate.edu/our-people/2020/06/hannah-austin
Now is the prefect time to get your Master's degree and become indispensable. Found out more about our program here: https://www.agecon.msstate.edu/students/graduate.php#agbusiness
Agricultural Economics provides a strong background in science and prepares students for professional school and/or graduate study.
Your well-being in college is of the utmost importance. And now, with the challenges from COVID-19, it is more important than ever to make sure you take care of both your mental and physical well-being. Here are some tips to help you succeed. And remember, MSU has many resources available to ensure you are at your best. https://theconversation.com/5-things-college-students-should-include-in-a-plan-for-their-wellness-136234
Instead of waiting for a crisis to seek help, new college students should proactively devise plans to ensure their mental health and well-being, a psychologist says.
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The Master of Agribusiness Management (M.A.B.M.) program is an online interdisciplinary degree between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Business and is administered by the Department of Agricultural Economics. It is designed to prepare students for careers in the exciting world of food and agribusiness management. Students take coursework that includes core MBA courses in accounting, finance, and marketing along with graduate courses in agricultural economics.
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