by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
The 2023 Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention’s keynote speaker, Fox News Anchor Kayleigh McEnany ends her speech ringing a Mississippi State University cowbell, a gift from President Mike McCormick recognizing McEnany’s ties to Mississippi as her...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
When talking to farmers in Mississippi in 2023, no matter the producer or what they produce, you’ll hear the same thing. “It’s all we’ve ever done is cattle, but I’ve never seen any situations like this,” said David Tadlock, owner of one of the largest livestock...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently hosted an Ag Labor Seminar for its members to learn more about the new H-2A labor rule regulations, which governs who can work on farms in Mississippi and how much farmers have to pay those workers. The seminar included...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Picking, cutting and decorating your Christmas tree marks the start of the holiday season. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, it is believed that the modern-day Christmas tree began in Germany to celebrate the religious feast day of Adam and Eve. They would...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
As 2023 comes to a close, I would like to reflect on changes we have seen in state politics and review our focus areas for 2024. Election The 2023 Mississippi General Election took place on Nov. 7, 2023. All executive offices in the state were up for election, as well...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Each year, Congress recesses for the month of August. Congressional members and staff spend this important time visiting with constituents, hosting town hall meetings, touring new factories and projects, and discussing issues with various interest groups while in the...