Centennial Celebration News

Mississippi farmers, ranchers and rural residents could see some changes in people's ability to sue property owners for injuries or other problems. Senate Bill 2901, also known as the Landlord Protection Act, passed Thursday by a 32-17 vote. It was held for the...

The Mississippi Legislature spent most of the week in committee meetings preparing for the approaching Tuesday deadline for bills to pass out of committee. "The House and Senate did not meet long each day as there were committee meetings scheduled throughout the...

Mississippi’s farmers, ranchers and rural citizens can expect to see more high-speed internet service options soon. The state's 25 electrical cooperatives can now offer the services after Gov. Phil Bryant signed a law that immediately gives them that legal authority...

Members of the Rankin County Farm Bureau recently showed their appreciation to their local and state elected officials during a celebratory Thanksgiving steak dinner at the Rankin County Extension Office. U.S. Rep. Elect Michael Guest, Mississippi State Auditor Shad...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation staff recently received word that Santa Claus, of the North Pole, is scheduled to appear at the MFBF Annual Convention on December 2. Claus will make his appearance at 11:30 a.m. following Sunday worship service. He has set aside an...

Grenada County Farm Bureau showed their appreciation for the county’s elected officials at a breakfast earlier this month. Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. David L. Jordan, Rep. Kevin Horan, Rep. Karl Oliver, Rep. Tommy Reynolds, Grenada Mayor Billy Collins, and many other...

As the end of 2018 approaches, the deadline to pass a new farm bill grows closer. With that date looming, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick sent a letter to each U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, U.S. Congressman Trent...

Every fall Farm Bureau members across Mississippi assemble for their County Farm Bureau annual meetings to celebrate their accomplishments and look toward the future. The Tishomingo County Farm Bureau held one of the first annual meetings in September where they...

Lincoln County Farm Bureau took the time to recognize their elected officials at a legislative steak dinner earlier this month. Mississippi Sen. Sally Doty, Mississippi Rep. Becky Currie and Mississippi Rep. Vince Mangold were all in attendance in addition to...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation and Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation member Carolyn Kass Falgout and the Deep South Brahman Association recently hosted a field day for Brahman breeders at K Bar Farms in Tylertown. The field day focused on the basics of operating a...

Sweet potato growers across the state recently gathered in Pittsboro to discuss a potentially devastating pest and decide on the action the group needed to take to prevent the Guava Root Knot Nematode from entering Mississippi. Myrl Sistrunk, an employee with the...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently held its fourth annual Collegiate Discussion Meet at Mississippi State University, where seven undergraduate students competed for scholarships. Skylar Baldwin, a Mississippi State University biochemistry major from Pearl...