Mississippi State Legislature Gavels in 2026 General Session – Week 1 Update The 2026 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature officially convened at noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Jackson, and lawmakers are slated to work through Sine Die on...
Lewis Earns 2025 Extension Education Award for Service to Farmers and Communities Hinds County Extension agent Kyle Lewis has been honored with the 2025 Extension Education Award for his outstanding service to farmers, landowners, and consumers across one of...
Catfish Industry Champion Roger Barlow Honored as Ag Ambassador Roger Barlow, longtime CEO of The Catfish Institute, has been named the 2025 Agriculture Ambassador. Barlow’s career began on his family’s cattle and soybean farm before shifting into agricultural...
Hubbard Named 2025 Farm Woman of the Year Dr. Sue Ann Hubbard of Jeff Davis County has been named the 2025 Farm Woman of the Year. Her involvement with Farm Bureau began through the Young Farmers & Ranchers Program, eventually leading her to serve as a Mississippi...
Holtcamp Claims 2025 YF&R Discussion Meet Title Katie Holtcamp has been named the 2025 Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet Winner. A former Excellence in Agriculture Award recipient, Holtcamp has continued to expand both her family and her equine-assisted...
Chism-McKinney Named 2025 FFA Advisor of the Year Millie Chism-McKinney of Pine Grove High School has been named the 2025 FFA Advisor of the Year. A lifelong agricultural enthusiast, Chism-McKinney has quickly built a powerhouse FFA program, earning national awards...
