by Alex Lowery | Aug 26, 2019 | News
Standing water has become a part of the scenery along Hwy. 61 from Natchez to the South Delta. Stagnate, murky water floats in homes and businesses, displacing citizens across the western part of the state. Roads, forests and fields are covered with water preventing...
by Alex Lowery and Jon Kalahar | Aug 16, 2019 | News
Meeting someone face-to-face and talking about the issues facing agriculture in Mississippi, especially when it comes to meeting with the person representing you in Washington D.C., cannot be overvalued. Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently hosted United States...
by Alex Lowery | Aug 13, 2019 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently hosted Josh Peaster, legislative aide to the office of United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, for a day-long agricultural tour. Peaster’s day consisted of meetings with staff from MFBF, Mississippi Forestry...
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...
