McCormick named to Mississippi Top 50

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick was recently named to Mississippi’s 2020 Top 50 Most Influential list in the business, culture and media category. “I am very honored to have been named as a member of the fourth annual...

Mississippians make their voices heard on state issues

Mississippians made their voices heard yesterday in not only national races, but on several state issues. Voters were presented with three referendums on their ballot, two contested Mississippi Supreme Court races and one state House of Representatives special...

U.S. House and Senate race results to impact agriculture

Although final results of the Presidential election are still pending, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Policy Department can provide a summary of results for the Senate and House as of today. In Mississippi, all four incumbents – Rep. Trent Kelly, Rep. Bennie...

Waste pesticide disposal event to be held in Pontotoc

Mississippi area farmers with waste agricultural pesticides are invited to take part in a waste pesticide disposal event to be held on Thursday, November 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the parking lot in front of the Pontotoc County Agricenter...

Mississippi Legislature welcomes four new members

Four Special Election Run Offs were held in Mississippi House or Senate districts on Tuesday, October 13. The following candidates won those elections. House District 37 (Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha) – Lynn Wright House District 66 (Hinds) – De’Keither Stamps Senate...