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Exceptional Mississippi State faculty and staff are being honored with annual awards recognizing their outstanding teaching, mentoring and advising at the university.
"I'm surprised," he said. Byrd addressed fellow cotton specialists from 17 states across the Cotton Belt who evaluate and select the award recipient based on a number of considerations, including exceptional leadership and outstanding industry service. "Thank you. I don't think I deserve it," Byrd said. "It means a lot." Byrd also referenced previous winners. "There are a lot of big names on that list. I've always thought of that list as the cream of the crop. I don't think I belong on it but hopefully one day I'll earn it. I appreciate it." He also thanked BASF. "I appreciate everything B...