Northeast Mississippi Branch Experiment Station - Agronomy Unit

09/18/2025

Proud to share the cotton industry’s new campaign “Plant Not Plastic.” Learn more and follow the movement across all social channels here: https://plantnotplastic.org/

09/15/2025

Walk Mississippi and Live Healthy … One Step at a Time is a 6-week, individual or team-based health and wellness challenge that encourages children, youth, and adults to increase physical activity and adopt healthier nutrition habits.

This no-cost program officially begins Oct. 11 and wraps up on Nov. 21.

The objective is for everyone who signs up to virtually walk 180 miles (the equivalent of the width of Mississippi), learn strategies and tips from MSU Extension’s Walk-a-Weigh wellness program, and improve dietary and lifestyle behaviors.

During each week of the program, participants will receive weekly emails from MSU Extension nutrition specialist Qula Madkin providing educational materials and video demonstrations on a range of health and wellness topics. Some topics will include building physical activity into each day, preparing healthy meals and reducing sugar and fat intake.

The Walk Mississippi web page includes an activity calculator that will automatically convert different types of exercise into miles for those who prefer fitness activities aside from walking. Participants will receive a survey link by email to record their activity for each day.

SIGN UP: https://ow.ly/abqa50WWaiT

06/05/2025

Planting corn, soybeans and cotton all in the same week.

04/16/2025

We’re hiring!

Summer workers are needed at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center in Shannon, MS! These positions provide support with assisting in farm production operations and equipment and facilities maintenance. This is a great opportunity for a high school student (16+) or undergraduate looking to gain experience. Call 662-566-2201 for more info. Apply by scanning the QR code.

04/14/2025

Finally able to start planting corn after getting a calm weekend without any major storms. Thanks to the companies who continue to support Mississippi State Research and Extension. Pioneer Seeds Dyna-Gro Seed NK Seeds DEKALB Asgrow Seed

03/18/2025

03/17/2025

A great opportunity for 4-H'ers to get involved in plant science and agriculture by growing corn or soybeans.

02/25/2025

Producer advisory council meetings help us turn science into solutions! Read our latest recap from the Verona location: https://ow.ly/WElj50V5GsH