Volume 5, Number 2 - Spring 2009

Mississippi Landmarks is a quarterly magazine published by the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University. All articles are in Portable Document Format and require Adobe Reader to view.

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Cover
Winston County 4-H youth agent Sandra Jackson serves as a Body Walk volunteer. At her station, students learn about how the heart works and what they can do to keep it healthy. (Photo by Marco Nicovich)

Table of Contents - 2
The complete Table of Contents as it appears in the print version.

Vice President's Letter and Masthead
A letter from Dr. Melissa Mixon and a list of all contributing personnel.

Referral Relationship - 4
CVM is opening a referral specialty practice in conjunction with a Flowood emergency clinic.

Artificial Reefs May Increase Red Snapper Stocks- 6
Reefs may slow decline and assist in recovery.

Grassy Habitats Improve Fisheries - 7
Many anglers have long lived by the motto that "grass equals bass."

Celebrating Nature - 8
The Crosby Arboretum provides protection to some of the Southeast's most diverse habitats and offers visitors beautiful views and educational opportunities.

Sleep Tight - 10
An MSU entomologist and JAMA team up to uncover bed bug issues.

Bovine Blueprint - 11
A new study offers information that can be used to improve cattle production.

Lake Life - 12
MSU aquatic experts simulate real-life lake ecosystems to conduct research.

Land Restoration - 14
MSU experts restore mining land to make it suitable for future use.

Focus Section - 16
DAFVM uses creative ways to educate Mississippi's youth.

Green Forests - 22
Forest certification ensures proper management of forestlands by establishing protective standards.

Nursery Technology - 24
New technology can improve workforce operations at nurseries and greenhouses.

Tunnel Vision - 25
Experts find that high tunnels can allow for an extended growing season.

Clay County - 26
The Tenn-Tom Waterway and its tributaries provide abundant fishing and recreational opportunities.

Editorial - 27
MSU competes with schools that have triple its resources on total research expenditures.

News Notes- 28
Read the latest news of people and activities in the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine.

Scholarship Stories - 30
Economic conditions have increased the need for more scholarship support.

Back Cover - 32
The Crosby Arboretum serves as a habitat for many plant and animal species like this turtle. (Photo by Robin Veecamp)