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Older adults are more prone to heat-related illness because of several factors. Staying hydrated is one way to reduce the risk of overheating. (Photo by Adobe Stock/Halfpoint)

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Older adults at increased risk for heat-related illness
By Susan Collins-Smith - MSU Extension Service
Tue,06/25/24-4:24PM , 666 Reads
RAYMOND — Heat-related illness is a concern for anyone as summer temperatures rise, but older adults are at greater risk of being negatively impacted.

David Buys, health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said adults 65 and older are more prone to overheating because of several factors.
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MSU Extension offering free nematode testing in soybeans. (Photo by Metro)

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MSU Extension offers free soybean nematode testing
By Susan Collins-Smith - MSU Extension Service
Fri,04/05/24-3:38PM , 823 Reads
RAYMOND — Mississippi soybean producers may qualify for free nematode testing through the Mississippi State University Extension Service Plant Diagnostic Laboratory.
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Weather is one of many factors that farmers cannot control, making farming a high-stress occupation. (Photo by Canstock, Inc./allensima)

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Farm stress can lead to physical, mental distress
By Susan Collins-Smith - MSU Extension Service
Mon,06/05/23-2:04PM , 1,417 Reads
RAYMOND — Edward Jenkins manages his family’s small farm in Grace, Mississippi. It’s property that has been in his family since the 1940s.
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Extension offers community health summit for teens
By Susan Collins-Smith - MSU Extension Service
Fri,03/10/23-2:37PM , 1,536 Reads
STARKVILLE — Teens can learn how to become active role models for healthy lifestyle change in their communities at an April 22 summit at the Mill Conference Center in Starkville.
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Current Temp

54°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 65°F
Min Temp: 48°F
Feels Like: 51°F
Dew Point: 40°F
Humidity: 49%
Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: NE
Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 88%
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 40°F
Moon Rise: 8:45 AM
Moon Set: 10:34 PM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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