STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 24 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * First line of defense: USDA funding MSU's fight against destructive plant pests STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State University will continue leading the defense against destructive pests and diseases threatening farms and forests thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Approximately $667,000 is supporting multiple Mississippi-based initiatives through MSU's Mississippi Agricu  more