by Alex Lowery and Jon Kalahar | Jul 15, 2021 | News
On a typical July morning, you would not find 12 George County farmers sitting around talking about their crops. You would, however, find them out harvesting their watermelons, tomatoes, squash and peppers. Unfortunately, this is not a usual July. “We got a bunch of... 
by MFBF Staff | Jul 5, 2021 | News
We all recognize the unprecedented year 2020 was for everyone, especially Mississippi’s farmers and ranchers. While all of agriculture felt the impacts of COVID-19, the pandemic affected the livestock industry, in particular, extremely hard. In my position, I work on... 
by MFBF Staff | Jul 2, 2021 | News
In my lifetime, musicians have released countless songs talking about rain. Farmers, like myself, across Mississippi usually pray for rain this time of year. Think Luke Bryan’s 2009 single “Rain is a Good Thing,” which describes the benefits of receiving rain.... 
by Alex Lowery | Jun 30, 2021 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation and Mississippi State University Extension recently hosted a post-flood agricultural community meeting in Ruleville. The meeting gave farmers the opportunity to discuss agronomic considerations, crop insurance, crop fertility,... 
by MFBF Staff | Jun 25, 2021 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Central Mississippi Vice President Ted Kendall IV recently participated in a business round table with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and U.S Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. Kendall addressed the importance of cyber security in the... 
by MFBF Staff | Jun 22, 2021 | News
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Summit will be held on July 21, 2021 at the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation office, located at 6311 Ridgewood Road, Jackson 39211. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the meeting will...