by MFBF Staff | Mar 15, 2021 | News
Although Farm Bureau members did not get to gather for a County Awards and Recognition Dinner at the end of 2020 like they have in years past, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation still recognized an outstanding county from each region. These counties were selected...
by MFBF Staff | Mar 3, 2021 | News
As the legislature enters the month of March, the House and Senate faced one of the last major deadlines of the year. March 2 was the deadline for each chamber to pass the other’s general bills. The budget started taking shape on February 24, which was the...
by MFBF Staff | Mar 2, 2021 | News
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently began its beef and pork raffle, benefiting Farm Families of Mississippi. Raffle tickets can be purchased from any County Farm Bureau, and cost $5 each. The last day to purchase a raffle ticket is Friday, March 26, 2021....
by MFBF Staff | Feb 24, 2021 | News
This week, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed House Bill 1439 that proposes to raise the sales tax on farm tractors and parts, farm implements, and tree farming equipment from 1.5% to 4%. Dairies will see an increase of 2.5% to their supplies for farm...
by MFBF Staff | Feb 16, 2021 | News
Even as the rest of Mississippi is frozen, Mississippi’s farmers and ranchers continue to work and take care of their livestock, and the Mississippi Legislature continues the 2021 Regular Session. The Mississippi House of Representatives reconvened yesterday, amidst a...
