Extension Areas of Emphasis

The Mississippi State University Extension Service provides research-based information and educational programs that focus on issues and needs of the people of Mississippi. An overall goal for the Mississippi State University Extension Service is to be a leader for positive change for individuals, families, and communities.

Extension continues to look for better ways to deliver information. Through computer and distance-learning technology, educational information is instantly available to agents and clients.

Dr. Mike Collins serves as the Extension Leader of the Plant and Soil Sciences Department.

Agronomy

Corn, Grain Sorghum, and Wheat
Dr. Erick Larson, Box 9555, Mississippi State, MS 39762, elarson@pss.msstate.edu (662) 325-4072

Cotton
Dr. Darrin Dodds, Box 9555, Mississippi State, MS 39762, darrind@ext.msstate.edu (662) 325-4071

Forage and Pasture
Dr. Rocky Lemus, Box 9555, Mississippi State, MS 39762, rlemus@pss.msstate.edu (662) 325-7718

Peanuts
Mr. Michael Howell, 68 Industrial Park, Collins, MS 39428 mshowell@ext.msstate.edu (601) 765-8252

Rice
Dr. Nathan Buehring, Delta Research and Extension Center, P.O. Box 197, Stoneville, MS 38776, nathanb@ext.msstate.edu (662) 686-3301

Soil Testing
Dr. Keith Crouse, Box 9610, Mississippi State, MS 39762, keithc@ext.msstate.edu (662) 325-1705

Soil and Nutrient Management
Dr. Larry Oldham, Box 9555, Mississippi State, MS 39762 loldham@pss.msstate.edu (662) 325-2760

Soybeans, Peanuts and Sunflowers
Dr. Trey Koger, Box 9555, Mississippi State, MS 39762 tkoger@drec.msstate.edu (662) 686-3238

Turfgrass
Dr. Wayne Wells, Box 9555, Mississippi State, MS 39762 wwells@pss.msstate.edu (662) 325-2331

Horticulture

Commercial Vegetables and 4-H
Dr. David Nagel, Box 9555, Mississippi State, MS 39762, davidn@ext.msstate.edu (662) 325-4558

Greenhouse Vegetables
Dr. Rick Snyder, Box 231, Crystal Springs, MS 39059, ricks@ext.msstate.edu (601) 892-3731

Consumer Horticulture
Dr. Lelia Kelly P.O. Box 1690, Verona, MS 38879 leliak@ext.msstate.edu (662) 566-2201

Ornamentals and Nursery Production
Dr. Mengmeng Gu, Box 9555, Mississippi State, MS 39762, mgu@pss.msstate.edu (662) 325-1682

Ornamentals
Norman Winter, 1320 Seven Springs Rd., Raymond, MS 39154, normanw@ext.msstate.edu (601) 857-2284

Ornamental Horticulture
Dr. Gary R. Bachman, 1815 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS gbachman@ext.msstate.edu (228) 546-1009

Small Fruits
John Braswell, P. O. Box 193, Poplarville, MS 39470, braswell@ext.msstate.edu (601) 403--8939

Weed Science

Aquatic Weed Control
Dr. John Madsen, Box 9652, Mississippi State, MS 39762, jmadsen@gri.msstate.edu (662) 325-2428

Weed Control
Dr. John Byrd, Box 9555, Mississippi State, MS 39762, jbyrd@pss.msstate.edu (662) 325-4537