by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
With 2019 being an election year, the legislative session has been slow. Because of this, the legislature plans to finish business a few weeks early. Here are the remaining tasks they must accomplish before closing the 2019 Legislative Session. Determine what do to...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Several Mississippi legislators are taking action in attempt to legalize industrial hemp in Mississippi. House Bill 1547, which classifies drugs as controlled substances, was recently amended by the Mississippi House to attempt to legalize industrial hemp in...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Positive changes to the harvest permit law are on the horizon for farmers and ranchers. The Senate Agriculture Committee passed the House version of the bill on Tuesday. The bill, which will update the current law, clarifies bulk feed as an agriculture product and...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation members made a big splash at the Mississippi Capitol this week by participating in Ag Day at the Capitol. Through this event, members had the opportunity to interact with their legislators to discuss issues important to their farms....
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation members are one step closer to having more protection regarding property rights. The Mississippi House passed the Landowner Protection Act this week after the bill passed out of the House Judiciary A Committee last Tuesday....
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
The Mississippi Legislature took care of several house keeping items before adjourning the 2019 Legislative Session on Friday. The budget served as the biggest item on their agenda. The revenue estimates for FY20 were $200 million higher than original budget...
