Mississippi State University Extension Service

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.

09/04/2026

James and Skip team up to tell you about upcoming forestry field days we’ve got planned in north Mississippi this month. Sept. 17, Aberdeen/ Sept. 25, Altitude/ Sept. 29, Oxford. Contact your county’s Extension agent for more info about these field days.

We will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a great holiday!
09/04/2026

We will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a great holiday!

Happy Maroon Friday from Tina, Karla and Anna Grace at our Smith County Extension Office!
09/04/2026

Happy Maroon Friday from Tina, Karla and Anna Grace at our Smith County Extension Office!

09/03/2026

Big news from the Bug Kingdom! Dr. Goddard was invited by popular science educator Hank Green to be on his Humans podcast. You can listen to it wherever you get your podcasts. We’ve posted the link to YouTube here for easy access: https://youtu.be/sstqXwRKl7Y?is=GE-BakwF2j0OhAAU

Here's your veggie planting guide for September! Some of the vegetables you can plant in the garden this month include.....
09/03/2026

Here's your veggie planting guide for September! Some of the vegetables you can plant in the garden this month include...

Leeks
Onions
Green onions
Mustard greens
Collards
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Brussel sprouts
Broccoli
Spinach
Lettuce
English peas
Beets
Carrots
Celery

Planting times will vary by area.

Read our Mississippi Vegetable Gardener's Guide for TONS of great info: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/mississippi-vegetable-gardeners-guide

Contact your county's Extension agent for localized guidance: https://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

09/02/2026

Tawny crazy ants have 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.

There was lots of laughter and learning in the kitchen this summer! Would you like to see us offer more canning classes ...
09/02/2026

There was lots of laughter and learning in the kitchen this summer! Would you like to see us offer more canning classes next year? Let us know!

📸 Yalobusha County Extension Office

Many people consider goldenrod to be the scourge of the fall allergy season! That belief is actually not true. Goldenrod...
09/02/2026

Many people consider goldenrod to be the scourge of the fall allergy season! That belief is actually not true. Goldenrod is the victim of cause-and-effect reasoning: If your fall allergies peak when goldenrods are blooming all around, then it must be plant’s fault.

However, the real culprit is the ragweed that blooms at the same time. We don’t see these tiny, inconspicuous flowers, but they produce loads of small pollen grains that are easily distributed by the wind. Ragweed pollen wreaks havoc with the allergies of thousands of people.

09/02/2026

It's possible for hay to catch on fire if baled with a moisture content that is too high! MSU Extension Agent Cody Mills shares how using a moisture meter tester can be an effective way to test your hay bales.

TEACHERS!! FARMtastic registration is open! This would be a great field trip opportunity.What's FARMtastic? It's a uniqu...
09/01/2026

TEACHERS!! FARMtastic registration is open! This would be a great field trip opportunity.

What's FARMtastic? It's a unique educational program designed for elementary students where they can engage in hands-on learning about the agricultural industry in Mississippi.

Here is where our FARMtastic program will be this fall:

Lauderdale County - September 14-18
Lee County - September 21-25
MS State Fair - October 8-18
Amite County - October 19-23
MSU/Oktibbeha County - November 9-13
Sunflower County - November 16-20

Contact your county's MSU Extension office for more details! Find yours here: https://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

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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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