by Alex Lowery and Jon Kalahar | Feb 25, 2019 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation members descended upon the state capital in December to celebrate a successful year at the organization’s 2018 Annual Convention. From young to young-at-heart, from new to the experienced farmer, the annual meeting gave members the...
by Alex Lowery | Feb 22, 2019 | News
Protecting property rights has always been a critical piece of Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s advocacy efforts, and those efforts continue with the organization’s support of the Landowner Protection Act. This act will provide another layer of...
by Alex Lowery | Feb 21, 2019 | News
This week, the Mississippi legislature focused primarily on appropriations and finance bills. Both the House and Senate passed versions of an appropriations bill for state agencies. “The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is paying special attention to the...
by Alex Lowery | Feb 18, 2019 | News
Americans across the country can now expect to see government offices in operation after a several week government shutdown. Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed into law a $333 million appropriations bill that will fund the federal government for the...
by Alex Lowery | Feb 16, 2019 | News
The Department of Transportation is accepting comments through March 8 on a petition requesting additional flexibility on hours of service requirements for truck drivers. The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association,...
by Alex Lowery | Feb 15, 2019 | News
Taylor McNair of Learned was crowned Miss Rodeo America in December at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. On Monday, the House and Senate recognized representing Mississippi well in her role. McNair previously served as Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s...
