by MFBF Staff | Feb 28, 2020 | News
The Mississippi Senate and House agriculture committees both met this week, and passed several bills pertaining to the Mississippi agriculture industry. The Senate Agriculture Committee bills were: SB 2118 – Increases penalties for those that steal pecans from...
by Alex Lowery | Feb 24, 2020 | News
After graduating from Mississippi State University in 1958, former student body president Ted Kendall III set out to take on the world, or at least a small part of it. The agriculture graduate moved home to Bolton to work on his family farm, but quickly realized how...
by MFBF Staff | Feb 24, 2020 | News
Several Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to participate in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Issue Advisory Committee meetings. The AFBF’s Issue Advisory Committees provide an avenue for Farm...
by MFBF Staff | Feb 21, 2020 | News
Farm Bureau members in Bolivar County took the time to honor their legislators this week by hosting a recognition breakfast on Monday. During the breakfast, a large crowd of farmers met with Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons, Senator Sarita...
by MFBF Staff | Feb 18, 2020 | News
Members of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation State Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in a series of meetings on agricultural issues important to Mississippi farmers and ranchers. “Allowing the future...
by Alex Lowery | Feb 17, 2020 | News
The rolling countryside covering Mississippi Senator Lydia Chassaniol’s district are perfect for two things – growing cotton and raising cattle. After serving in the Mississippi Senate for 13 years, this fact is not lost on Chassaniol, especially as she continues to...
