Centennial Celebration News

The Mississippi legislature appropriated $13 million of federal CARES funds toward three different agricultural programs during the last two days of the session. The legislature finally adjourned sine die the first week of October after the longest session on record....

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 Mississippi Top 50...

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...

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...

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...

The Environmental Protection Agency released the long-awaited Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project on October 16, 2020. The public will have the opportunity to submit comments on the statement until November 30,...

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...

Rain could not damper the patriotism the Grenada County Farm Bureau showed one evening earlier this month. With a large Mississippi National Guard presence in the community, an American Flag Retirement Ceremony seemed to be a perfect idea for honoring those who serve,...

Five members of the Mississippi Congressional Delegation recently received the Friend of Farm Bureau Award for the 116th Congress from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Every two-year session of Congress, AFBF monitors the voting records of U.S House & U.S....

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick was awarded the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine President's Pegasus Award on Wednesday, October 21, by the college dean, Dr. Kent Hoblett. McCormick received the award for his...

Ford recently announced a special, limited time promotion for Farm Bureau members. From now until January 4, 2021, Farm Bureau members can receive $1,000 bonus cash on the purchase of most eligible Ford and Lincoln vehicles. F-150 and Super Duty will remain at $500...

The Trump Administration today announced the appointment of John G. Campbell as the new State Director for USDA Rural Development in Mississippi. He starts his position on July 6, 2020. “John Campbell brings a wealth of experience to his new position, and I welcome...