MSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

🚨 Ant Alert: Asian Needle Ants in MS!
They’re small, shy, and spreading fast. researchers are tracking the invasive Asian needle ant across Mississippi. First spotted here in 2013, they are found in shady, damp habitats—and they can sting.

📸 Seen one? Snap a clear photo and send it to [email protected]!

Read more with the link:
https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2025/06/msu-entomologists-study-expansion-asian-needle-ant-mississippi

The Supervisory Conference was a great time to learn, network, and tour the Columbus Air Force Base.

The world is getting smaller, are you prepared to work in a global environment? Global Affairs and Leadership is available as a course, a minor, and an endorsement. Learn more about this emerging program in .

Influence June 2025 Learn about our Global Affairs and Leadership minor and endorsements.

🛰️ Bird's Eye View: Soil Science from Space
scientists at MSU are revolutionizing soil sampling with the S3DTool—a satellite-based system using AI and historic satellite imagery to pinpoint the best places to test soil. 🌱
By reducing guesswork, saving time, and improving accuracy, this tech could transform how farmers manage their fields—right here in Mississippi and eventually around the world. 🌍🚜
Read more with the link:
https://www.mafes.msstate.edu/discovers/article.php?id=326

Truck Crops Branch is one of the prettiest stations. If you missed the field day, stop by for a visit. We would love to see you!

Thank you to everyone who attended our 1st Day of Summer Field Day: 2025! It was great to see you all there, and we hope you enjoyed it. Please take a moment to complete this survey for us. Also, we will be revealing the top picks from the garden next week, and scheduling our plant sale for the fall, so stay tuned.

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alumnus Brandon Hardin does a great job on Mississippi State Athletics sports fields. Stay in the game, find a career managing sports fields with a degree in agronomy’s golf and sports turf management!

Collegiate Soccer's Hardest Working Pitch National Sports Field Management Association recognized Mississippi State University as 2024's top college and university soccer field.

🌿🍅 Triumph in Tomatoes!
scientists are steaming ahead with sustainable w**d control! By combining soil steaming, allelopathic cover crops, and biochar, they’re reducing the need for herbicides, cutting costs, and helping tomato plants thrive. 🌱🔥
Read with the link:
https://www.mafes.msstate.edu/discovers/article.php?id=329

Check out the blooms at Truck Crops!

We loved hosting Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation on our farms!

EMPOWERING FUTURE LEADERS 🌍🧬
Dr. Aswathy Rai is making an impact that goes far beyond the classroom. As an award-winning educator, advisor to 170+ pre-med students, and the driving force behind student orgs and international experiences, she’s committed to helping students succeed—academically and personally. From leading study abroad trips to the U.K. to championing inclusive, hands-on teaching, Dr. Rai is shaping tomorrow’s healthcare leaders with heart, purpose, and perspective.
Learn more with the link below:
https://www.msstate.edu/our-people/2025/06/aswathy-rai

From Field to Future 🌾
scientists at Mississippi State are leading the way in climate-smart row crop solutions. 🌿 Through advanced research in crops like rice, corn, and soybeans, they're developing tools that help farmers adapt to changing conditions and protect our agricultural future.

Learn more about how these innovations are shaping sustainable farming in Mississippi and beyond.
https://www.mafes.msstate.edu/discovers/article.php?id=331