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Mississippi State University Extension Service Education. Outreach. Service. We are Extension! We also have four regional MSU Research and Extension Centers.

We provide useful, practical education based on the best university research to help Mississippians improve their businesses, strengthen their communities, and live healthier lives. We are headquartered at the Bost Extension Center on the MSU campus in Starkville AND we have Extension offices in ALL 82 counties. You can email, call, or visit in-person with your local Extension agent! Find yours here: http://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

Dr. Steve Martin is interim MSU Extension director.

10/20/2026

Fleas are out for blood! Dr. Goddard shares more about the different types of fleas out there and gives us a brief history lesson on the plague—which should make us all grateful not to live in the 1300s.

Magnolia Moves has started off strong! The Bolivar County Movers team decided to take advantage of this beautiful weathe...
10/20/2026

Magnolia Moves has started off strong! The Bolivar County Movers team decided to take advantage of this beautiful weather by taking a walk at the local track.

It's not too late for YOU to join our Magnolia Moves Activity Challenge. It's free and a fun way to stay motivated. Details here: https://extension.msstate.edu/magnolia-moves

Congrats to this young man named Axen from Adams County 4-H! He won second place in The Crosby Arboretum's Bug Fest 2026...
10/20/2026

Congrats to this young man named Axen from Adams County 4-H! He won second place in The Crosby Arboretum's Bug Fest 2026 Photo Competition. A framed copy of his photo, “Resting a Spell,” will be on display for a year at the arboretum. Awesome job, Axen!

10/20/2026

Dr. Jim DelPrince shares a unique way to use corkscrew willow in a floral design!

We are seeking a talented video producer to join the team in our Office of Agricultural Communications!In this role, you...
10/19/2026

We are seeking a talented video producer to join the team in our Office of Agricultural Communications!

In this role, you’ll develop, research, and communicate ideas and storylines through engaging video content for both internal and external audiences. Responsibilities include videography, script writing, nonlinear video editing, and narration. You’ll collaborate with program leaders and specialists to transform complex topics into accessible, educational videos.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field
- At least one year of experience in video production (writing, videography, editing, and producing)
- Strong communication, storytelling, and production planning skills
- Ability to operate professional video equipment and editing platforms
- Knowledge of agriculture or Extension programming is a plus

If you’re creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about educational media, we want to hear from you! Apply today to help us make a difference across Mississippi.

Apply here: https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/jobs/video-producer-main-campus-starkville-ms-mississippi-united-states

The town of Weir, Mississippi has had beautiful flowers all summer and into fall thanks to Choctaw County Master Gardene...
10/19/2026

The town of Weir, Mississippi has had beautiful flowers all summer and into fall thanks to Choctaw County Master Gardeners Jim and Ellen Turnipseed! Plans are now underway for planting fall and winter flowers.

Master Gardeners all across our great state give their time to beautify their local communities!!

Happening now—MSU Extension Agent Crayton Coleman giving a young 4-H’er words of encouragement before performing at Shar...
10/17/2026

Happening now—MSU Extension Agent Crayton Coleman giving a young 4-H’er words of encouragement before performing at Share the Fun during 4-H Day at the State Fair! 🍀

Dr. Goddard enjoyed reading to kids at the Spooky Specimens Storytime on the Side Porch program at the Eudora Welty Hous...
10/16/2026

Dr. Goddard enjoyed reading to kids at the Spooky Specimens Storytime on the Side Porch program at the Eudora Welty House & Garden! The next generation already loves the Bug World as much as we do!!🪲🌎

📸 Rosella Goddard

If you need instant impact, then choose a plant in full flower. To extend the display period, select plants that have ti...
10/16/2026

If you need instant impact, then choose a plant in full flower. To extend the display period, select plants that have tight flower buds with just a little bit of color showing. Over time, the buds will open up, making the flowers last longer.

Always keep your fall mums in full sun. This promotes the very best flower opening and color development.

Keep your mums consistently watered. This is a greater challenge when growing your mums in containers. If the soil is dry, it’s time to water your mums. Do not let them wilt. Once a flowering fall mum is water-stressed, it turns off flowering. This doesn’t necessarily kill the plant, but the flowering will not recover.

Don’t water the foliage, but direct water to the base of the plant and continue until water starts to flow from the bottom of the container. Wet leaves make it easy for fungal growth to set in, making plants look bad.

Happy Maroon Friday from C.J., Skip, and Chelsea at the Prentiss County Extension Office!
10/16/2026

Happy Maroon Friday from C.J., Skip, and Chelsea at the Prentiss County Extension Office!

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Bost Extension Center
Starkville, MS
39759

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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