by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation State Women’s Leadership Committee selected “The Life and Times of the Peanut” authored and illustrated by Charles Micucci as its 2022 Book of the Year. The book walks readers through the uncommon history of the peanut, including...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | Centennial Celebration|News
Jeff Easterling, of Pearl River County, was elected to his first term as the South Mississippi Vice President during the 2022 Annual Convention in December. In this role, Easterling will serve as the liaison between the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation state office...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Looking back almost 100 years, the history of the farm bill largely tracks the history of food production in the U.S. as the legislation evolves to meet the needs of its modern-day constituents – farmers and consumers. Agriculture’s role in providing food security,...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | Centennial Celebration|News
The crystal blue Mississippi sky dotted with cotton shaped clouds blends in almost seamlessly with row after row of golden rice ready for harvest. The scene is only interrupted by the roaring of combines, plucking grain after grain. On the outskirts of the field, Joe...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
In September, Gov. Tate Reeves announced the appointment of Rep. Jim Beckett as Executive Director of the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff. To accept this appointment, Beckett announced his resignation from the Mississippi House of Representatives. The governor...
