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 Volume
3, Number 4 - Fall 2007
Mississippi
Landmarks is a quarterly magazine published by the
Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary
Medicine at Mississippi State University. All
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Cover
A therapeutic whirlpool bath is part of the expert care that
keeps Bully in tip-top shape to perform his duties as
MSU's mascot. (Photo
by Jim Lytle)
Table
of Contents -
2
The complete Table of Contents as it appears in the
print version.
Vice
President's Letter and Masthead -
3
A letter from Dr. Vance Watson and all contributing
personnel.
Picker
History -
4
The history of the mechanical cotton picker has deep Mississippi
roots.
Lucus
Lab -
7
New lab focuses on wood decay.
Growing
Bugs -
8
A new fish diet under development at MSU is insect-based.
Oysters
Rebound -
10
Mississippi's oyster industry is bouncing back from Katrina's
damage.
Rust
Tour -
12
Soybean producers saw new disease on 2007 tour.
Bass
Management -
14
Research is helping streamline production of pond-raised hybrid
striped bass.
Diet
Plus -
15
MSU alum pursues career teaching healthy lifestyles.
Focus
Section -
16
New employees choose Mississippi State for more than
just the job.
Lucky
Dog -
22
CVM care keeps Bully looking and feeling good.
Watching
Birds -
24
Bird-watching opportunities abound along the state's most famous
waterway.
Cotton
Innovations -
26
New technology helps keep cotton profitable.
Landmarks
Editorial - 27
Technology management is important for today's families.
News
Notes - 28
News of people and activities in the Division of Agriculture,
Forestry and Veterinary Medicine.
Breaking
New Ground - 30
Development partners provide essential support for the division.
Back
Cover - 32
Roofing for some small South Farm structures had a “moving” experience
during an October storm. After being blown from their original
locations by a line of very strong winds, the twisted metal
sections had to be moved from adjoining pastures by student
worker Nick Simmons (left) and South Farm assistant manager
Keith Daniels. (Photo by Jim Lytle) |
