by Alex Lowery | Aug 12, 2019 | News
It was once said that “Life without passion is not living, it’s merely existing.” Cattle farmers David and Kelli Russell do not just exist, but passionately live to promote agriculture in all facets of their lives. The Russells farm on a small cow-calf commercial...
by Alex Lowery | Aug 2, 2019 | News
The U.S. Senate recently passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019, which will allow the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to draft the 12 appropriation bills for fiscal year 2022 before the end of the current fiscal year. The bill will now go to President...
by MFBF Staff | Jul 31, 2019 | News
Each summer, MFBF hires interns to provide students with the opportunity to learn more about Farm Bureau and to gain real-life work experience. Thank you to our 2019 summer interns! Will Baugh, General Intern, Mississippi State University Emily Sykes, Communications...
by Alex Lowery | Jul 29, 2019 | News
Losing a loved one stands out as one of the most heart-wrenching and challenging times in most people’s lives. It tests people and forces them to find a new normal. In 2009, Billy and Brittany Rodgers experienced a loss greater than any other in their lives when...
by Alex Lowery | Jul 26, 2019 | News
For the last several years, farmers have faced flooding, lower commodity prices, trade tariffs, and many other unforeseen challenges, making it difficult for them to make a living. Due to the rising number of challenges farmers are facing, the growing concern on the...
by Alex Lowery | Jul 23, 2019 | News
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, along with Mississippi State University Extension, the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association, Wade Incorporated and Mississippi Land Bank, will host...
