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MFBF Hosts Two-Day Event to Engage Younger Generations in Agriculture Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently hosted an inspiring two-day event aimed at fostering engagement among younger generations, specifically high school and college-aged students, in...

AG Fitch Stands with MS Farmers in Challenging Unconstitutional Biden-Harris H-2A Rule (Jackson, Mississippi) Today, Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) unconstitutional regulatory overreach and limitations...

House Appropriators Include Key H-2A Program Reforms On July 10, the House Appropriations Committee passed their annual funding bill for the Department of Labor and Health and Human Services (HHS).  Included in the final package are three key provisions that make...

Farm Bureau Calls on Congress for Special Economic Assistance for Agriculture Over the course of the last eight weeks, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, Delta Council, Mississippi Bankers Association, and the Mississippi farm credit banks have worked diligently...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, in collaboration with Mississippi State University, recently hosted an agricultural tour for congressional staff members from Washington, D.C., to better educate policymakers on the challenges and innovations shaping the industry....

Summer Leadership Conference Focusing Members Towards Growth of Organization, Future No place like the sun, sand, and salt water of the Mississippi Gulf Coast to bring together the farm family of the largest general farming organization in Mississippi for a week of...

Mississippi's Top Row Crop Impacted by Pesticide Policy Issues A longstanding leader in the global soybean market, the U.S. is expected to be the second-largest producer, consumer, and exporter of soybeans for 2024. Mississippi farmers play a vital role in this...

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...