Centennial Celebration News

Just outside the lobby of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation headquarters hangs a plague marking the opening of the building more than 35 years ago. If you look closely, one name in particular may jump out. Malcolm Paul Howse served as not only an instrumental...

After sitting with Gov. Phil Bryant for a few minutes, it’s becomes obvious just how important farming and agriculture is to him. He credits his upbringing in the Mississippi Delta to planting the seed that farming isn’t just a job but much, much more. “I think it’s...

In 1935, the Delta Council was formed to focus on three issues – agriculture research, flooding, and transportation. It brought forth an opportunity for farmers, businessmen, and professions to work together to solve issues and promote the Mississippi Delta. In 1975,...

As the wife of a farmer in Webster County and the mother of four, Cala Tabb stays extremely busy. But add in her job as a librarian at Eupora Elementary School and Eupora High School, in addition her duties within Farm Bureau and you’ve got the makings of a Farm Woman...

As a rising veterinary student, Rachel Wilson knows the importance of the agriculture industry to not only her life, but those around her. This is why she has made it her mission to communicate and educate younger generations about agriculture throughout her year as...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation members descended upon the state capital in December to celebrate a successful year at the organization’s 2018 Annual Convention. From young to young-at-heart, from new to the experienced farmer, the annual meeting gave members the...

On a typical day in March, farmers across Mississippi would be planting crops. But this year, many who farm along the Mississippi River, like Claiborne County Farm Bureau President David Doyle, are waiting for flood waters to recede. Doyle currently has hundreds of...

The Mississippi House Agriculture Committee, led by Chairman Bill Pigott and Vice Chairman Vince Mangold, is doing everything it can to regulate the labeling on "fake meat." On Wednesday, Mangold presented House Bill 793, also known as the Fake Meat Bill, to the House...

The Mississippi Senate unanimously passed House Bill 366, also called the Mississippi Broadband Enabling Act, with no changes from the House version. The bill will now move to Gov. Phil Bryant's desk to be signed into law. “I look forward to signing it at my earliest...

Six Mississippians were recently appointed to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Issue Advisory Committees (IACs). The IACs provide an avenue for Farm Bureau’s grassroots leaders to contribute their expertise on specific issues to the organization’s policy...

Farmers, ranchers and rural Mississippians can now breath a sigh of relief. The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Farm Bill, and President Donald Trump has signed it into law. For Mississippi, the 2018 Farm Bill provides for farm policy, land...

Farmer and rancher delegates from across Mississippi recently attended the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention Business Meeting to adopt policies on key topics that will guide the organization’s work during its centennial year. “As our...