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About 10% of the state’s pecan orchards are irrigated and were better able to deal with the drought, and the high temperatures that accompanied the drought caused other problems.

Mississippi State University researchers Haley Williams and Eric Stafne are working to pioneer winemaking in the state of Mississippi.

Texas: Blueberries, blackberries and other fruits recover from adverse weather

Challenging year makes for lower pecan yield in Mississippi.

Mississippi State survey sets out to increase passion fruit farms

A Mississippi State University Extension Service researcher is hoping to help expand the niche for passionfruit growers

A Mississippi State University Extension Service researcher is hoping to help expand the niche for passionfruit growers

Eric Stafne says there are a few different ways to prune blueberries, depending on what you want to achieve with your plants.

US: Blueberry crop may see effects of cold and wet weather Mississippi’s recent bout of bad weather came at a critical time for producers of blueberries, the state’s largest commercial fruit crop. Blueberries can be easily damaged by cold weather, but the timing of mid-February’s icy weather limited the potential damage. “Fortunately, most blueberry flower buds were still tight, which reduced damage,” said Eric Stafne, fruit and nut specialist with the Mississippi State University Ext...

Can your plants survive the snow, ice and record low temperatures? Can your plants survive the snow, ice and record low temperatures? By Roslyn Anderson | February 17, 2021 at 8:43 PM CST - Updated February 17 at 9:15 PM JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Record freezing temperatures combined with the snow and ice and are taking their toll on some plants. With temperatures in the teens and below freezing for several days, some plants have taken a beating. Plant experts share what you can expect. Hort...