Centennial Celebration News

Doug Ervin’s Legacy Lives on Through Scholarship Golf Tournament The impact of a life devoted to serving others can often be measured by the people who gather to honor that memory. For more than 30 years, Doug Ervin dedicated his career to Mississippi Farm Bureau...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation has joined agricultural and forestry organizations from across the state in requesting temporary regulatory and enforcement relief related to fuel use in agricultural and forestry operations. In a letter delivered to Gov. Tate Reeves...

Remember to Renew Your Mississippi Commercial Farmer Permit If you have a Mississippi Commercial Farmer Permit, it may be time to check your expiration date. The Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) issues Commercial Farmer Permits that are valid for four years...

Mississippi Catfish: The Catch of the Country When it comes to catfish, Mississippi isn’t just a big fish in a small pond. We’re the biggest fish in the country. Mississippi ranks No. 1 in the nation for farm-raised catfish, producing more than 65% of America’s...

Trusted Voices. Stronger Agriculture. Mississippi farmers have always been known for their hard work, integrity, and commitment to doing what's right. Long before agriculture became a topic of debate online or in the headlines, our farmers were quietly earning...

Mississippi Farm Bureau recognizes newest scholarship recipients during Summer Leadership Conference Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recognized 17 outstanding students during its annual Scholarship Luncheon, which took place during the 2026 Summer Leadership...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Summer Leadership Conference Focuses on Growing the Next Generation of Leaders From county volunteers and young farmers to longtime board members and committee leaders, hundreds of Farm Bureau members gathered on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with...

Farm Bureau, MDES partner to help agricultural employers navigate H-2A program Nearly 100 Mississippi farmers and fellow industry stakeholders recently gathered for an informative H-2A Employer Training Event organized by the Mississippi Department of...

Mississippi Teachers Gain Real-World Ag Insights Through Farm Bureau Workshop Mississippi teachers are stepping outside the traditional classroom and into the heart of agriculture, thanks to the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s State Women’s Leadership Committee...

MFBF Applauds EPA's Approval of New Crop Protection Products The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation applauds the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency for Tuesday's approval of new crop protection products. These decisions reflect the importance of a rigorous, science...

Bringing the Voice of Agriculture to Capitol Hill https://youtu.be/k9WZ_TaLI3E?si=PlVXXkXHRA4snaWO Mississippi Farm Bureau members traveled to Washington, D.C., bringing the voice of agriculture straight to Capitol Hill. Over three days, these farmers and ranchers...

Cost of Fourth of July Cookout Reflects Inflation Increase WASHINGTON, June 24, 2026 – Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will find that prices at the grocery store closely reflect inflation increases over the last year. An...