Centennial Celebration News

Wheat harvest was complete across most of the state by late June, wrapping up a crop that was quite small compared to recent years. In 2023, Mississippi farmers harvested 95,000 acres of wheat across 162 farms, producing over 5...

Corn is a major crop for Mississippi, which ranks 21st in the nation for production of the crop. As farmers across the state gear up for harvest, let’s take a look at the impact of the crop on the state’s agricultural economy. Last year, Mississippi farmers harvested...

Whether on the farm, in school or somewhere in between, these 35 campers are learning “safety” is all about making the right decision at the right time. For over 50 years, students in grades seven through twelve have attended Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s...

Bringing agriculture into the classroom in the state where farming and ranching are still the number one industry means giving teachers their chance to learn on the farm. Yes, there is classroom style learning, but many of the over 100 teachers who attend these...

Since 1939, National Dairy Month has encouraged families to make milk their beverage of choice based on its nutritional value. In honor of this nationally recognized occasion, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation proudly celebrates the enduring spirit and vital...

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2024 – Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will continue to find stubbornly high prices at the grocery store. An Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation annual...

This week kicks off the nationally celebrated Pollinator Week, an annual event that was first initiated by Pollinator Partnership and designated by the U.S. Senate to highlight the significance of pollinators in our ecosystems and food systems. Pollinator Week also...

By invitation from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Noxubee County farmer and Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation member Christian Good provided testimony to the Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade Subcommittee of which Senator Hyde-Smith is ranking member. Speaking...

“It opens the door for me and all of us to be able to get in with these figures and voice our opinions,” said Warren County producer, Chris Harris. If Chris Harris, a corn and soy bean farmer in Warren County, traveled to Capitol Hill on his own, it’s fair to say many...

On June 3, 2024, EPA published a request for comment on BASF application for registration of a low-volatilty dicamba formulation for the Engenia® dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton. EPA is collecting public comments until July 5, 2024. You can submit your comment...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is proud to invest in the next generation of leaders in agriculture through support for scholarship awards and valuable programs, like the Mississippi FFA Association. With nearly 3,000 members and more than 100 local chapters...

The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee recently hosted the 2024 Gary Langley Memorial Golf Tournament at Halifax Holes in Bolton. The tournament serves as a tribute to its namesake, a previous YF&R state committee...