Approximately 2 million individuals in the U.S. contract foodborne illnesses from Salmonella and Campylobacter. While the first line of defense against th...
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A Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station scientist in the School of Human Sciences is hamming it up with a MAFES food scientist, an entomologist at Kansas...
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MAFES scientists are detecting blue-green algae with drones and hyperspectral imaging to help catfish farmers fight the algae, which delays harvest and hinders profits. ...
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MAFES scientists are studying how to prevent the spread of Campylobacter jejuni, a common foodborne pathogen found in poultry, by looking at the bird's GI tract. ...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foodborne pathogens cause an estimated 47.8 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths in the...
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MAFES scientists, Dr. Eric Stafne and Dr. Sam Chang, are working to bring a sweet treat to Mississippi's farms. Fruits such as bunch grapes, muscadines, and blackberries, a...
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Limited access to fresh produce is an issue that plagues disadvantaged communities throughout the United States. Dr. Marie Allsopp, former assistant professor and director ...
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Oyster production has declined significantly in Mississippi. MAFES scientists are studying consumer willingness to pay for restoring oyster habitat on the Gulf Coast. ...
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Of the many suspects that cause food safety issues in kitchens and food processing plants, biofilms, caused by bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes and Salm...
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MAFES scientists study pork sausage to identify harmful bacteria that can grow in packaged meats. Researchers hope to find a way to extend the shelf life of pork sausage. ...
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MAFES scientists hope to increase Mississippi made wines by studying the Mid-South grape, a variety that performs well in Mississippi, as a possible viticulture grape. Read More

The microgreen industry is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. With this newly popular vegetable, Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station ...
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Stress can take a toll on farm-raised catfish and may also affect the end product. That's why MAFES scientists, Drs. Peter Allen and Wes Schilling, have spent five years st...
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MAFES researchers lead a CleanSEED project to improve and sustain production efficiency in sweet potatoes by supplying producers with virus-free tested planting material. ...
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