by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s building opened in 1983. It stood out along Interstate 55 not necessarily because of it girth, but because of its location. At the time, County Line Road was considered the country, many miles north of downtown Jackson. There were...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Back in the day, all a farmer needed to make something grow was a little bit of determination. Whether it be crops in the field or animals on a piece of land, a strong will could propel them to success. Sure, a tractor, some fertilizer or feed, and a little bit of...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation staff recently hosted two Mississippi farm tours for United States Congressional staff. Adam Grubbs, Legislative Assistant to U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly, visited several farms and offices in DeSoto, Tate and Marshall counties. The...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is calling all farmers and ranchers across Mississippi interested in policy and advocacy to attend the Summer Policy & Advocacy Conference June 19-20. The conference will be held at The Mill Conference Center in Starkville and...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick recently expressed his support for the the revised definition of the “waters of the United States” in a letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. “The proposed definition goes a long...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre spent two days this week touring flooded areas along the Mississippi River and speaking to farmers impacted by the flooding. Barbre and his staff split their time between the...
