by Alex Lowery | Apr 1, 2019 | News
Just outside the lobby of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation headquarters hangs a plague marking the opening of the building more than 35 years ago. If you look closely, one name in particular may jump out. Malcolm Paul Howse served as not only an instrumental...
by Alex Lowery | Mar 29, 2019 | News
The Mississippi Legislature took care of several house keeping items before adjourning the 2019 Legislative Session on Friday. The budget served as the biggest item on their agenda. The revenue estimates for FY20 were $200 million higher than original budget...
by MFBF Staff | Mar 27, 2019 | News
Mississippi’s congressional delegation, which includes U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, Steven Palazzo, Trent Kelly and Michael Guest recently sent a letter to President Trump requesting full consideration of...
by Alex Lowery and Jon Kalahar | Mar 26, 2019 | News
On a typical day in March, farmers across Mississippi would be planting crops. But this year, many who farm along the Mississippi River, like Claiborne County Farm Bureau President David Doyle, are waiting for flood waters to recede. Doyle currently has hundreds of...
by Alex Lowery | Mar 25, 2019 | News
After sitting with Gov. Phil Bryant for a few minutes, it’s becomes obvious just how important farming and agriculture is to him. He credits his upbringing in the Mississippi Delta to planting the seed that farming isn’t just a job but much, much more. “I think it’s...
by Alex Lowery | Mar 22, 2019 | News
Several Mississippi legislators are taking action in attempt to legalize industrial hemp in Mississippi. House Bill 1547, which classifies drugs as controlled substances, was recently amended by the Mississippi House to attempt to legalize industrial hemp in...
