Mississippi agriculture adapts to changing climate

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce reported in 2022 that agriculture was the Magnolia State’s largest industry — outputting $9.72 billion through roughly 34,700 farms across 10.4 million acres. At Mississippi State University, researchers have observed a shift in Mississippi’s climate and are investigating possible impacts on the state’s economic center. MSU assistant professor in...

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