Centennial Celebration News

An additional certification requirement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is now in place for individuals who plan to apply dicamba in Xtend cropping systems. Individuals working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator may no longer make...

As 2018 comes to a close, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is reflecting on ways to better assists its members in 2019. One way the organization plans on doing that is hosting the 2019 Winter Commodity Conference in Jackson on January 28-29. Members from across...

United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced all Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will soon reopen to provide additional administrative services to farmers and ranchers during the lapse in federal funding. Certain FSA offices have been...

United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that many Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen temporarily in the coming days to perform certain limited services for farmers and ranchers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recalled...

The Mississippi Transportation Committee met and approved the expenditure of the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund (ERBRF) on Tuesday. The Mississippi Legislature established the ERBRF during the 2018 Special Legislative Session to revitalize and restore public...

When a tall, brunette woman, decked in turquoise, a crown and sash walks into a room, speaking with confidence and refinement, it’s hard not to wonder who she is and who she represents. But upon further conversation, you find out she is none other than Miss Rodeo...

Protecting property rights has always been a critical piece of Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation's advocacy efforts, and those efforts continue with the organization's support of the Landowner Protection Act. This act will provide another layer of protection for...

This week, the Mississippi legislature focused primarily on appropriations and finance bills. Both the House and Senate passed versions of an appropriations bill for state agencies. "The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is paying special...

Taylor McNair of Learned was crowned Miss Rodeo America in December at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. On Monday, the House and Senate recognized representing Mississippi well in her role. McNair previously served as Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation's summer...

Americans across the country can now expect to see government offices in operation after a several week government shutdown. Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed into law a $333 million appropriations bill that will fund the federal government for the...

A free new decision tool was launched by American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. to help dairy farmers make insurance coverage decisions for Dairy Revenue Protection. The tool is available online at www.dairyrp.com under “Guest Dairy RP Quoter” or directly here...

The Department of Transportation is accepting comments through March 8 on a petition requesting additional flexibility on hours of service requirements for truck drivers. The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association,...